Cybersecurity Lead: Cloud Security & Enterprise Defense

SAIC; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC at Fort Belvoir, Virginia seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist to lead strategic security planning and complex cyber architecture initiatives. The role emphasizes cloud security, enterprise security tooling, and vulnerability response within DoD-aligned environments.

Responsibilities include evaluating tools, producing clear security documentation, and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative, compliant cybersecurity solutions for government clients.

Qualifications

• Expertise in cloud security architecture and secure cloud migrations.
• Proficiency with vulnerability scanning and incident response for enterprise IT.
• Experience researching and integrating modern cybersecurity technologies.
• Ability to produce technical, actionable documentation and reports.
• Strong understanding of risk management and security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in selection and deployment of hardware, software, and cloud providers with SLAs.
• Implement data migration strategies aligned to security and capacity needs.
• Evaluate and integrate new cybersecurity tools to strengthen enterprise security.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning, incident response, and remediation activities.
• Engage in defense activities addressing firewalls, IDS/IPS, and secure networks.
• Support cyberspace operations with engineering and cybersecurity expertise.
• Prepare technical reports summarizing assessments and remediation actions.
• Translate complex concepts into clear documentation for all audiences.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external customers on solutions.

Skills

Cloud security architecture

Vulnerability scanning

Incident response

Documentation

Risk management

Firewalls/IDS/IPS

SIEMs

NIST/NICE Framework

Stakeholder communication

Multitasking / project management

Education

Bachelors + 5+ years experience

Masters + 3+ years experience

PhD + 0+ years experience

4 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

SAIC at Fort Belvoir, Virginia seeks a Cybersecurity Specialist to lead strategic security planning and complex cyber architecture initiatives. The role emphasizes cloud security, enterprise security tooling, and vulnerability response within DoD-aligned environments.

Responsibilities include evaluating tools, producing clear security documentation, and collaborating across teams to deliver innovative, compliant cybersecurity solutions for government clients.