Cybersecurity Engineer

Job ID: 2613634 Location: Panama City Beach, FL, US Date Posted: 2026-06-12 Category: Cyber Subcategory: Cyber Engineer Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the time Minimum Clearance Required: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer in Panama City, FL. This role is on site and not eligible for remote support. The qualified candidate will support Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division C5ISRT projects. As the Cybersecurity Engineer, you will be responsible for establishing the cybersecurity protocol and obtaining ATO for physical centers. Job Responsibilities include: Research, analyze and execute solution strategies to meet customer requirements. Collaborate with SSO and Project Manager to maintain on time and in scope of the project plan. Develop and implement security policies and procedures. Stay current with the latest cyber security threats and trends. Responsible for development and conduct of vulnerability assessments. Collaborate with technical team members, developers and customer leadership to ensure the overall security of the organization. Provide risk recommendations to the customer after reviewing sponsored asset overall risk posture as part of Authority to Operate (ATO) RMF process. Manage/track customer sponsored assets' plan of action and milestones (POAMs) by working with various security stakeholders (ISSO/ISSE/ISSM/SCA) post authorization. Ensure artifacts are updated and moved through appropriate workflows, both within eMASS and with system administrators. Qualifications Strong knowledge of cyber security best practices and standards. Experience with Linux and Windows system administration. Experience implementing RMF Process and NIST 800-53 technical controls, as well as developing and maintaining associated certification and accreditation documentation. Experience in conducting information systems security assessments, evaluating IA and Cybersecurity controls, and conducting and supporting RMF activities. Experience in applying security principles to all states of system development from requirements development through operational acceptance. Demonstrated knowledge in cloud and software defined networking principles and technologies. Ability to read technical documentation and identify alignment and/or conflict with process requirements and policies. Experience in developing information security policies, procedures, and guidelines. Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability management tools. Proficient with configuring and running Tenable Nessus vulnerability scans. Conducting Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) scans. DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs). Required Education: Bachelor's and two (2) years' experience; Masters and zero (0) years' experience; 4 additional years' experience may be accepted in lieu of degree upon evaluation. Required Certification: Security+ certification or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or above (Security+ CE, CASP+ CE, CISSP, etc.) Required Clearance: and active Secret Clearance. Required Travel: May include additional travel up to 10%. SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .