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Information System Security Engineer

SAIC Panama City Beach, Florida, United States

Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees

Oct 06
security Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Information System Security Engineer is responsible for maintaining and defending the cybersecurity authorization posture of Platform Information Technology flight control systems. Key duties include resolving authorization stipulations, authoring contingency plans, and collaborating with engineering teams to apply security technical implementation guides.

What they look for

Cybersecurity engineering NIST SP 800-53 NIST SP 800-34 eMASS VRAM DISA STIGs Windows 10 Windows 11 Linux Trellix ENS BitLocker Contingency planning Vulnerability remediation Risk assessment Platform IT

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in an IT discipline and 3-5 years of dedicated cybersecurity engineering experience within a DoD or Navy environment. A DoD 8140/8570.01-M IAT or IAM Level II certification and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance are required.

Full description

SAIC is seeking a well-qualified Information System Security Engineer to support the systems and cybersecurity aspects of the Expeditionary Forces for the U.S. Navy. The platforms being supported are the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) and Landing Craft Utility (LCU) Programs. This position is a technical cybersecurity compliance role responsible for securing, maintaining, and defending the authorization posture of Platform Information Technology (PIT) flight control system.

This position is located on site in Panama City Beach, FL.

Responsibilities include:

  • Resolving outstanding Authorization to Use with Conditions (ATU/C) letter stipulations.
  • Authoring and testing Information System Contingency Plans (ISCPs).
  • Managing End-of-Life (EOL) obsolescence mitigation paths within a physically isolated, air-gapped system environment.
  • Collaboration with In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) engineering teams to align Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) application (such as BitLocker PIN and Trellix scan rules) with flight control safety and real-time operational availability.
  • Provide inputs to eMASS package updates, Vulnerability Remediation Asset Management (VRAM) scan upload tracking and Risk Assessment updates.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology discipline and 3-5 years of dedicated cybersecurity engineering experience supporting a DoD or Navy Program Office.
  • Strong working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 (and Rev 5 transition), NIST SP 800-34 (Contingency Planning).
  • Experience with eMASS, VRAM, and DISA STIGs (including Windows and Trellix ENS)
  • Experience with Windows 7/10 legacy baselines, Windows 11 and outdated Linux kernels.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience with Navy Platform IT (PIT), air gapped systems, real time operating systems, or maritime C4N/HM&E architectures is highly desired.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

  • Certification per DoD 8140/8570.01-M at IAT or IAM Level II (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP, or CGRC/CAP.)

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:

  • Must be able to obtain or have an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

SAIC® 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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