Cybersecurity Engineer - ISSO
SAIC Vienna, Virginia, United States
Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Cybersecurity Engineer will lead assessment, authorization, and vulnerability management processes for classified systems. Responsibilities include maintaining security artifacts, conducting scans, and ensuring compliance with NIST and CNSSI standards.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience and possess an active TS/SCI clearance. A DoD 8570 IAT II certification is required, along with hands-on experience in RMF, ACAS, and system hardening.
Full description
SAIC is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to support critical DoD and Intelligence Community missions. You will lead assessment, authorization, vulnerability management, and secure operations for classified systems.
Responsibilities
- Execute RMF processes for Assessment & Authorization (A&A).
- Develop/maintain SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and ATO artifacts in XACTA/eMASS.
- Conduct vulnerability scanning and track remediation using ACAS/IAVM.
- Implement and validate NIST 800‑53 and CNSSI 1253 controls.
- Support hardening, patching, STIG compliance for Windows, Linux, and networks.
- Monitor systems and assist with incident response.
- Evaluate security impacts of system changes.
- Collaborate with engineering, administration, and DevSecOps teams.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree + 5 years of experience (or equivalent).
- Active or Current TS/SCI.
- DoD 8570 IAT II+ (Security+, CySA+, CISSP, etc.).
- Hands‑on RMF, POA&M, ATO documentation experience.
- Experience with ACAS, IAVM tracking.
- Knowledge of STIGs, patching, system hardening.
- Familiarity with NIST publications and incident‑response processes.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Scripting experience (Python, Java, React).
- DevSecOps pipeline experience.
- Linux/Windows, databases, or web app experience.
- Familiarity with Agile tools (Jira, Confluence).
- Experience with NIST SP 800‑171.
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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