Cybersecurity Engineer - ISSO

Science Applications International Corporation
Vienna, VA, United States
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$160,001.0 - $200,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Xacta Java (Programming Language) Microsoft Windows Confluence JIRA Cyber Security Databases Linux Python (Programming Language) Software Vulnerability Management Web Applications Scripting
+6 more
SARS Software Products ReactJS Atlassian Tools Devsecops Plan of Action and Milestones Vulnerability Analysis

Job 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits & conditions

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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