Offensive Security Engineer – Satellite Systems & RMF

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to act as Offensive Security Engineer for a National Reconnaissance Office program in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on on-site systems engineering and SETA support, encompassing satellite communication, network, and crypto acquisitions.

The candidate will collaborate with government and industry, develop and execute testing frameworks, and prepare briefs and documentation for program milestones.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience; Master’s with 7+ years; PhD or JD with 4+ years.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Experience with RMF and information security policies and standards.
• Understanding of space communication, network, and crypto systems design, development and testing.
• Familiarity with NRO organization, processes, and satellite systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Support the SPO in acquisition planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of comms, network, and crypto acquisitions.
• Build, automate, and execute testing frameworks and security assessments; address red/blue team findings.
• Develop documents and briefings for status updates to Government and industry as required.
• Coordinate with COTRs and Developers to maintain contract documentation.
• Review CDRL deliverables for content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements.
• Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTRs.
• Travel may be required up to 25% domestically.

Skills

RMF knowledge

InfoSec policies

Space comms knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree +9+ years

Master's +7

PhD/JD +4

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to act as Offensive Security Engineer for a National Reconnaissance Office program in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on on-site systems engineering and SETA support, encompassing satellite communication, network, and crypto acquisitions.

The candidate will collaborate with government and industry, develop and execute testing frameworks, and prepare briefs and documentation for program milestones.