Remote/Hybrid Communications Security Operations Lead

SAIC; Springfield (VA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Springfield, VA seeks a Communications Security Operations Lead to provide operational execution and technical leadership for the DOS's COMSEC division. You will transform the current 24/7 network and monitoring into a modern, proactive practice with automation, real-time dashboards, and reduced toil, guiding a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and logistics staff.

You will drive adoption of Over-the-Network Keying, transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography, and deploy

Qualifications

• Experience transforming legacy 24/7 operations to automated, proactive engineering.
• Expertise with PQC adoption, crypto-agility, OTNK, and KMI.
• Knowledge of CNSA 2.0 guidelines and NIST standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large cross-disciplinary team across engineering, cryptography, and compliance.
• Develop automated workflows and real-time dashboards to reduce toil.
• Oversee implementation of PQC transitions and secure cryptographic solutions.
• Drive HAIPE/NGLD deployments and modern load infrastructure.

Skills

Modernization & Automation Frameworks

Next-Gen Cryptography & Standards

Compliance Alignment

Testing & Prototyping

PKI Engineering

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

SAIC in Springfield, VA seeks a Communications Security Operations Lead to provide operational execution and technical leadership for the DOS's COMSEC division. You will transform the current 24/7 network and monitoring into a modern, proactive practice with automation, real-time dashboards, and reduced toil, guiding a multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and logistics staff.

You will drive adoption of Over-the-Network Keying, transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography, and deploy