Cybersecurity Engineer

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Nuclear Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the Headquarters Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration (AF/A10), Nuclear Command, Control and Communication (NC3) Division. Work will be performed onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive reviews and assessments of software specifications, metrics, vulnerability assessments, and threat analyses to ensure robust security standards.

• Evaluate and secure network designs encompassing Radio Frequency (RF) systems, Ethernet, Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), Frame Relay, and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) technologies.

• Assess potential vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies for existing and prospective software/hardware systems by engaging in in-depth research, technical analysis, and position paper creation to communicate findings.

• Actively participate in and support departmental cybersecurity working groups, addressing cybersecurity challenges for legacy systems and emerging systems planned for deployment into the 2030s and beyond.

• Review project-related documentation and technical materials, including project management artifacts, code, Authorization to Operate (ATO) documents, and Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA) to determine credibility and alignment with cybersecurity policies.

Qualifications

Required Educational Background:

Bachelor's Degree and fourteen (14) years or more of experience, or a master's degree and twelve (12) or more of experience in relevant field (Computer Science or Engineering, Communication Systems, Information Technology, Information Systems, Network Engineering, Information Security, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or Business).

Required Experience/Skills:

• U.S. citizenship and an active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility (Security Clearance is mandatory for this position).

• Comprehensive understanding of software development processes, network architecture, operations, communications systems, and control system security measures.

• Practical experience or working knowledge of communications systems in aircraft and satellite platforms with a focus on system design, waveforms, and their cybersecurity.

• Deep familiarity with cybersecurity programs, including:

• Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) programs.

• Expertise with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) or similar platforms.

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