• Cybersecurity Engineer SME

    SAIC (VA)


    Description

    SAIC is seeking a **Cybersecurity Engineer SME** to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical and administrative support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. This position will be located in the National Capital Region.

     

    Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026.

    The **Cybersecurity Engineer SME** responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    + Spearhead the design, implementation, and enhancement of robust cybersecurity measures tailored to the unique requirements

    + Architect and deploy advanced security solutions that safeguard the MARS environment from sophisticated cyber threats

    + Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate potential security gaps

    + Develop and enforce stringent security policies, protocols, and best practices in alignment with DoD and DIA standards

    + Collaborate closely with development and IT teams to ensure that security is seamlessly integrated into all phases of the system lifecycle, from design to deployment

    + Provide expert guidance and innovative solutions, ensuring MARS cyber resilience, protecting sensitive data, and maintaining operational integrity in the face of evolving cyber threats

    Qualifications

    + Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

    + Two of the following certifications: CISM, CISSO, CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISA, CASP

    + Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering and 18 years or more relevant experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)

    + 5+ years of experience leading CS teams in a similar environment with advanced expertise in cybersecurity engineering, developing robust security architectures, and leading security initiatives

    + 3+ years of experience implementing corrections actions, bug fixes, implementing patches, or other remediation activity

    + 3+ years of experience developing, implementing, and actioning POA&M with proficiency in advanced threat modeling, deploying security solutions, and ensuring regulatory compliance

    + Knowledge of providing executive-level technical briefings and presentations to senior personnel in an IC/ DoD organization

     

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

    REQNUMBER: 2511132

    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