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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Engineer - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Salary:** $40,001.0 - $80,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Software System Penetration Testing, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Linux, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Windows Servers, Oracle (Applications), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Security Content Automation Protocol, Computer Network Operations, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Nessus, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9137707/cybersecurity-engineer ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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., * 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 ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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