• Cyber Engineer

    SAIC (Newport, RI)


    Description

    **JOB DESCRIPTION** :

     

    SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Penetration Tester/Cyber Engineer to play a critical role in proactively identifying and mitigating system vulnerabilities alongside our government customer at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, RI.

     

    **JOB DUTIES** :

    + Design comprehensive penetration test plans and methodologies tailored to diverse systems and environments

    + Provide technical leadership by guiding and assisting the team in executing penetration tests effectively and efficiently

    + Conduct penetration testing on a wide range of systems, including:

    + Databases

    + Network devices

    + Operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix)

    + Hardware and embedded systems

    + Review emerging vulnerabilities and provide timely impact assessments to system stakeholders

    + Analyze vulnerabilities to determine exploitability and assess associated risk based on potential impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability

    + Develop, maintain, and present clear, actionable security assessment reports to technical and non-technical audiences

    + Support and maintain penetration testing infrastructure, including both hardware and software platforms

    + Collaborate with system owners and IT teams to explain findings, recommend remediation strategies, and support vulnerability mitigation

    + Stay current with threat trends, vulnerability disclosures, and industry best practices

    Qualifications

    **REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE** :

    + Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and five (5) years of experience in IT functions such as network administration, engineering, or cybersecurity

    + 3+ years of experience in an offensive cybersecurity role (e.g., penetration testing, red teaming)

    + Strong hands-on experience with the following tools and environments:

    + Kali Linux and associated toolsets

    + Nessus Vulnerability Scanner

    + Nmap

    + Windows, Unix, and Linux administration and troubleshooting

    + Virtualized environments

    + RedHat Enterprise Linux

    + Scripting ability with Bash and PowerShell

    + Ability to work independently and in a team environment

    + Ability to travel as required

    + U.S Citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance (or higher)

    **DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS** :

    + Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

    + Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT)

    + CompTIA PenTest+ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

    + Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

    **ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES** :

    + Top Secret Security Clearance preferred

    + Previous HM&E or Industrial Controls/IoT pen testing is greatly preferred

    + Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

    + Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

    + Deep understanding of the penetration testing lifecycle, including information gathering, threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting

     

    SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

     

    Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

    REQNUMBER: 2505255

    SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability