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Cybersecurity Engineer

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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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Conduct cybersecurity assessments and penetration tests for GPS and Positioning, Navigation and Timing systems supporting the U.S. Space Force. Identify vulnerabilities, analyze risks, develop mitigation recommendations, improve assessment processes and automation, and brief technical findings to government and customer stakeholders. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams, subcontractors, and Space Force personnel while applying DoD and NIST cybersecurity standards.
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SAIC is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer onsite in Colorado Springs, CO to join the Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I) Cyber Test Team. The PNT SE&I Cyber Test Team provides specialized engineering, analysis, assessment, and subject matter expertise (SME) to the United States Space Force. Members contribute a technical cybersecurity perspective for the identification and review of risks and risk mitigation plans and strive to institutionalize cybersecurity engineering best practices as per DoDI 8510.01, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-115 across the PNT Enterprise and beyond. As a member of the PNT SE&I Cyber Test Team, you will work in a fast-paced environment alongside Space Force personnel and system developers helping to ensure the Global Positioning System (GPS) remains the gold standard for positioning, navigation, and timing.

Responsibilities:

  • Planning and execution of cyber security assessments utilizing DISA Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Nessus Vulnerability Scanner, DISA SCAP, and other tools
  • Planning and execution of penetration testing events on development and sustainment systems, identifying system vulnerabilities, and conducting mitigation and risk analysis
  • Contributing to the development, implementation, and optimization of processes and procedures for conducting cybersecurity vulnerability and penetration assessments, to include automation, tool research, development, and training
  • Supporting cross-mission cybersecurity activities, to include space, ground, operations, logistics, and sustainment elements of the customer base by providing a technical view of risks, issues, and interdependencies between system elements.
  • Developing and briefing cybersecurity-related information and reports that provide analysis results to decision-makers
  • Collaborating on a regular basis with team, subcontractors, government civilians, and members of the U.S. Space Force
Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or Cybersecurity with 0+ years of experience
  • Possesses or ability to obtain within 3 months a DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)
  • Possesses or ability to obtain within 6 months a penetration testing certification (CompTIA CEH or equivalent)
  • Understanding of risk analysis and mitigation fundamentals
  • Demonstrated ability in the creation and delivery of technical documents, briefings, and reports to peers, management, and the customer at all levels
  • Self-driven in seeking solutions, amicable to team-oriented efforts
  • Adaptability to shifting project schedules and requirements
  • Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI

Desired Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of Linux (RedHat, Oracle), Windows (10, Server 2012+) and/or Network operations fundamentals
  • Ability to identify and present risk countermeasure options / alternatives to peers and customers
  • Experience with Confluence and Jira collaboration and project tracking tools
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
About UsSAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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