Cyber Engineer Associate

Socket.dev; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a self-motivated, TS/SCI-cleared candidate for a Cyber Analyst/Help Desk/System Administrator role within the Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group. The position focuses on continuous monitoring, vulnerability scanning, patching, and supporting end users and developers.

The candidate will work with senior team members to update security measures, expand cloud capabilities, and gain experience with RMF and potential training sessions.

Qualifications

• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification (such as CompTIA A+ or Network+)
• Willingness to work with the Linux command line
• Comfortable documenting software issues and enhancements with guidance from senior team members

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous monitoring, regular scanning and patching.
• Support end users and developers on IT/cybersecurity tasks.
• Assist with minor development (scripting) and web application testing.
• Learn and navigate the government's Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Potentially lead user training sessions over time.

Skills

DoD 8570 IAT Level I

Linux CLI

Documentation

Cloud technology

Scripting/Programming

Service desk / customer service

Cyber security experience

DoD IAT Level II (Security+)

AWS Cloud

Job description

SAIC is seeking a self-motivated TS/SCI cleared individual looking to move into the IT/Cybersecurity workforce. SAIC's Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group has an opening for a Cyber analyst/Help Desk/System Administrator that will join a 20+ year program in maintaining, validating, and performing continuous monitoring while supporting end users and developers.

A successful candidate will help the program keep up-to-date with the latest technology and associated policies while focused on continuous monitoring activities to include regular scanning and patching, supporting software updates with opportunities for minor development (scripting), web application testing, and learning how to navigate the government’s Risk Management Framework.

Role may include assisting and eventually running user training sessions.

Qualifications

Required skills:

• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification (such as CompTIA A+ or Network+)
• Willingness to work with the Linux command line
• Comfortable working closely with senior team members and users of all levels to help document software issues, and suggested enhancements
• A willingness to keep up to date with cloud technology, assisting with the integration of new technology to keep software and infrastructure use up-to-date, especially regarding updates to security

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability/desire to attain a DoD IAT Level II certification (such as CompTIA Security+)
• AWS Cloud experience a plus
• Scripting and/or programming experience a plus.
• Service desk / customer service experience plus
• Cyber security experience a plus

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.