Cybersecurity Test Engineer

DescriptionSAIC is seeking a Cybersecurity Test Engineer with experience in cybersecurity operations, assessment, and analysis to join the Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Team in Colorado Springs, Colorado.PNT SE&I provides engineering, integration, technical analysis, and subject matter expertise (SME) support to the US Space Force. As a member of our PNT SE&I Team, you’ll work in a high-paced environment with Government personnel and systems engineers to provide an enterprise cybersecurity perspective for identification and review of risks and risk mitigation plans and work to institutionalize systems security engineering best practices across the PNT/GPS Enterprise. Major duties of this position include:DutiesAssist in planning and execution of cybersecurity assessments utilizing DISA Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Nessus Vulnerability Scanner, DISA SCAP, and other toolsParticipate in penetration testing events on development and sustainment systems, identifying system vulnerabilities, and conducting mitigation and risk analysisAssist in the development and implementation of processes and procedures for conducting cybersecurity vulnerability and penetration assessments, to include automation and tool research, development, and trainingSupport various other cross-mission cybersecurity activities for space, ground, operations, logistics, and sustainment elements of the customer base by identifying and advising in security-related engineering risks, issues, and interdependencies between system elements, contracts, and stakeholdersAssist in the development, coordination and approval of PNT/GPS Clinger Cohen Act (CCA) compliance packages and cybersecurity strategiesCollaborate on a daily basis with team subcontractors, government civilians, and members of the U.S. Space ForceQualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering or cybersecurity with 0+ years of demonstrated experiencePossesses and maintains a DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)Ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI DoD clearancePossesses or ability to obtain within 6 months a penetration testing certification (CompTIA CEH or equivalent)Understanding of risk analysis and mitigation fundamentals, cybersecurity tool suites, and cybersecurity engineering implementation and processesExperience in writing and delivering technical documents and briefings to peers, management, and the customer at all levelsDesired QualificationsMaster's degree in engineering or cybersecurityActive TS/SCI Clearanceidentified in ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288.01, Standard for Application of Systems Engineering on Defense Programs, NIST Special Publication 800-160, Systems Security Engineering or DoDI 8510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information TechnologyFundamental Linux (RedHat / Kali) and Windows (10, Server 2012+) operations skillsetKnowledge of cybersecurity tools including Nessus Vulnerability Scanner operation and configuration, DISA SCC/SCAP, Elastic (ELK) Stack, Fortify, and others as neededTarget salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.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: 2414046SAIC 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