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Cyber Engineer Senior Principal

Full Time Remote

Summary

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support the Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation & Missile Center (AvMC) Software, Simulation, Systems Engineering & Integration Directorate (S3I). The candidate will participate in planning, development, implementation, and documentation of technical security solutions for software and information systems throughout the product development lifecycle.

Job Duties:

  • Conduct technical evaluation of software requirements
  • Work with functional teams to implement, maintain, and monitor technical security controls, to include: STIGs, SRGs, and/or other industry security hardening guidance
  • Review proposed code, configuration, and system design changes for security impact and determine approval or denial of change requests
  • Validate technical security controls are in place for operating systems, applications, and network appliances, and recommend enhancements
  • Analyze, track, and document disposition of static code analysis scan results
  • Perform and analyze results of Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans to identify weaknesses and develop operational plans to remediate or mitigate weaknesses as they are discovered
  • Assist in updating system artifacts to support RMF; i.e., system diagrams (logical and physical) Hardware/Software/Firmware Inventory, Interface & Ports, Protocols and Services listing, etc
  • Maintain a working knowledge of information system (IS) functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology and security threats

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s and fourteen (14)  years of experience; Six (6) additional years' can be accepted in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle)

Certification Requirements:

  • Security+ CE or higher DoD 8570 Certification

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must possess a Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain; US Citizenship required

Required Skills:

  • Experience with C/C++/Java/YAML
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to a dynamic customer-oriented environment
  • Working knowledge of DISA STIG/SRG and STIG tools
  • Experience with static code analysis/dynamic analysis (Tools: Parasoft, Coverity, Fortify)

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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