Offensive Security Engineer

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer, acting as an Offensive Security Engineer, to provide onsite SETA services for an SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA. The role requires active TS/SCI clearance with Poly and involves support across satellite, network, and crypto systems with travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities include acquisition planning, security testing, documentation, and coordination with COTRs and stakeholders, with frequent

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Experience with RMF and information security policies and standards.
• Understanding of space communication, network, and crypto systems.
• Familiarity with NRO organization, processes, and satellite systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Support the System Program Office (SPO) in an acquisition capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of communication, network, and crypto acquisitions.
• Build, automate, and execute testing frameworks and security assessments. Help resolve red/blue team findings. Improve cybersecurity posture against evolving threats.
• Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, briefs Government and industry as required
• Support Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other acquisition domain SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation
• Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives
• Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR
• Travel is required and may occur once a month.

Skills

Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly

RMF & Security Standards

Space Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

PhD/JD

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to act as Offensive Security Engineer to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of an SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA.

The Offensive Security Engineer will support a Government customer with multiple satellite systems, both on-orbit and in development. They will also support communication systems, network, and crypto acquisition activities for multiple major satellite programs.

Note: An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polyis required to be considered for this role

JobResponsibilities to include:

• Support the System Program Office (SPO) in an acquisition capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of communication, network, and crypto acquisitions.
• Build, automate, and execute testing frameworks and security assessments. Help resolve red/blue team findings. Improve cybersecurity posture against evolving threats.
• Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, briefs Government and industry as required
• Support Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other acquisition domain SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation
• Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives
• Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR
• Travel is required and may occur once a month.

Qualifications

Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and information security policies and standards
• Understanding and experience within how space communication, network, and crypto systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and tested
• Familiarity with NRO organization, processes, and satellite systems.
• Available to travel up to 25% domestically

2026.10.2

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.