Cyber Action Officer

Description

SAIC is seeking qualified applicants to support a cutting-edge data, analytics, and AI platform. Roles include managing customer relationships, service portfolio and catalog management, software engineering & development, data/AI engineering, IT systems operations, and use case intake and analytics for DoW enterprise-scale mission objectives expected in Spring/Summer 2026.

Positions are contingent pending contract award.

A majority of the opportunities are in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area (WDCMA). Some work may be performed remotely, subject to Government approval.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee cybersecurity policy compliance across all WDP cloud and security environments in accordance with Federal, DoW, and agency policies.

• Maintain all WDP system authorizations across multiple security enclaves.

• Apply DoW Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Zero Trust Architecture principles across the cybersecurity lifecycle.

• Review policies, documentation, and regulations and prepare responses to RFIs.

• Safeguard networks, systems, and digital assets through:

• Planning.

• Implementation.

• Upgrades.

• Monitoring.

• May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure.

• May respond to cybersecurity incidents, ensuring appropriate controls are maintained.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors and 14 years of related experience, Masters and 11 years of experience, or PhD and 8 years

Certifications:

• ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (or equivalent such as GIAC Information Security Professional).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of Federal, DoW, and agency cybersecurity policies.

• Skill in maintaining authorizations and security compliance across multiple enclaves.

• Ability to apply RMF and Zero Trust Architecture concepts.

• Competency in reviewing cybersecurity documentation, policies, and regulations.

• Competency in incident response and safeguarding digital assets.

• Competencies with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Framework:

• Perform Cybersecurity Defense Analysis.

• Conduct Incident Response.

• Conduct Threat Analysis and Exploitation Analysis.

• Conduct Cyber Investigations.

• Knowledge of Identity and Access Management operations.

• Skills to use COTS/GOTS applications, ticketing systems, lab systems, forensic applications, and/or custom TTPs to:

• Monitor systems for abnormal events.

• Determine if events are to be deemed an incident.

• Determine if incidents are due to malicious or nefarious actions.

• Determine appropriate levels of response.

• Ability to integrate Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) updates and Cyber Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) into Change Management structure for implementation.

REQNUMBER: 2612150

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