On-Site Senior Cyber Defense Engineer

SAIC; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to support the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard IT Programs for the Dept of the Navy. Work is performed on site in Kittery, ME, focusing on monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents within the organization.

You will utilize DoD standard tools to conduct vulnerability scans, strengthen VM controls, and coordinate incident response. Collaboration with IT teams ensures policy enforcement and secure operations across naval

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 8+ years of experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience using DoD standard tools for vulnerability scanning and endpoint protection.
• Experience coordinating incident response and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Scan and assess network equipment for vulnerabilities using DoD standard tools.
• Assist in maintaining positive VM control of systems and endpoint compliance.
• Configure, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain HBSS endpoint protection.
• Configure, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain SIEM sensor platforms.
• Assist with maintaining VM and endpoint compliance.
• Provide on-site support including network/server administration and customer support for ship maintenance activities.

Skills

Vulnerability Scans

HBSS familiarity

SIEM monitoring

Incident response coordination

VM control

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HBSS

SIEM

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to support the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard IT Programs for the Dept of the Navy. Work is performed on site in Kittery, ME, focusing on monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents within the organization.

You will utilize DoD standard tools to conduct vulnerability scans, strengthen VM controls, and coordinate incident response. Collaboration with IT teams ensures policy enforcement and secure operations across naval