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Information Systems Security Engineer

Full Time Remote

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Description

SAIC and the Engineering, Development, Integration and Sustainment (EDIS) team are looking for an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to work with our Space Systems Command (SSC) customer at Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We want you to join our qualified and diverse team of professional Cybersecurity SMEs, where you can apply your talents to take our team to new levels of performance. You will leverage your subject matter expertise in applications, systems, network cybersecurity, and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements to provide expert ISSE support to various satellite ground command and control systems at multiple classification levels, undergoing system modernization – to include migration to the cloud and co-hosting multiple mission partners.

Steps to success:

  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot solutions with a wide selection of Cyber industry tools.
  • Work with identity management/rights management tools and implementation models.
  • Application of PKI and other common cryptographic best practices.
  • Manage, implement, and maintain security tools and technologies, such as Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), SolarWinds Security Event Monitor (SEM).
  • Perform vulnerability scans and analysis using ACAS tools.
  • Conduct Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) scans to ensure Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance.
  • Monitor and analyze network audit logs and create rules and automation to enhance monitoring capabilities.
    Recommend new tools and security controls to improve the security posture of the network.
  • Assist in creating customer reports, Authority to Operate (ATO) packages, security plans, and security assessments for new hardware and software.
  • Perform continuous monitoring functions such as system audits, user account audits, and Plan of Action and Milestone (POA&M) reviews.
  • Be willing to learn new technologies, stay up-to-date on security trends, and familiarize yourself with new and existing Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) implementation standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science or a STEM-related field and 2+ years of relevant experience. Four (4) years of experience will be accepted in lieu of education.
  • Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility and the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant cybersecurity experience.
  • MUST possess an IAT Level II certification to be considered.

Sought-after skill set:

  • Experience working at the SCI and SAP level relating to space command and control.
  • Linux+ or other Linux certifications and experience and/or programming experience.
  • Linux and Windows integration in a virtualized environment.
  • ESS and ACAS installation and management experience.
  • Experience with SCAP scans and STIG viewer.
  • Experience with patching and applying STIGs and other cyber technologies that implement security controls in military cyberspace operational environments, to include firewalls, router ACLs, PKI, OWASP, scripting, identity management, virtualization, etc.
  • Experience with Static Code Analysis using tools such as Fortify.
  • Familiarity with NIST and RMF standards. 

About SAIC

SAIC

SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation) is one of the largest technology integrators supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence community, and federal civilian agencies. The company delivers mission-critical services across engineering, IT modernization, cybersecurity, intelligence, and systems integration, helping government customers operate and secure complex national security infrastructure at scale.

For job seekers, SAIC offers a wide range of career opportunities in software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud computing, systems engineering, data analytics, intelligence analysis, program management, and mission support. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and technologists seeking stable, long-term roles embedded in high-impact government programs across defense and intelligence missions.

Unlike defense manufacturers that build physical platforms, SAIC focuses on integrating, modernizing, and operating the digital and information systems that support government missions. Employees often work on large-scale federal programs involving network modernization, space and satellite systems support, cyber defense operations, and advanced data-driven decision-making tools used across defense and intelligence agencies.

As federal agencies continue investing heavily in cybersecurity, AI, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation, SAIC remains one of the most important employers in the government services sector. For professionals seeking mission-driven work with strong stability and exposure to complex national security programs, SAIC continues to stand out as a leading destination in defense and federal technology services.

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