Security Operations Lead: Next-Gen Crypto & Automation

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

Job summary

SAIC in Springfield, VA is seeking a Communication Security Operations Lead to guide operations of the DOS's COMSEC infrastructure, transforming legacy monitoring into automated, proactive practices.

The role oversees a multidisciplinary team and focuses on PQC, OTNK, HAIPE, NGLD, and secure logistics, requiring TS clearance and strong leadership. The position may require occasional trips to other DoS locations within the DMV area.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and 9+ years in a related field.
• Experience modernizing 24/7 operations with automation.
• Knowledge of CNSA 2.0 and NSA guidelines.
• PKI lifecycle management expertise.
• Active clearance or ability to obtain top secret.

Responsibilities

• Transform legacy monitoring to automated, proactive engineering practices.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team across network, systems, and logistics.
• Implement PQC adoption and crypto-agility programs.
• Scale Over-the-Network Keying (OTNK) deployments.
• Oversee deployment of HAIPE and NGLD platforms.
• Manage automated vulnerability management and secure logistics.

Skills

Automation & modernization

PQC adoption

Crypto-agility

KMI knowledge

PKI engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

SIEM

Telemetry dashboards

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

SAIC in Springfield, VA is seeking a Communication Security Operations Lead to guide operations of the DOS's COMSEC infrastructure, transforming legacy monitoring into automated, proactive practices.

The role oversees a multidisciplinary team and focuses on PQC, OTNK, HAIPE, NGLD, and secure logistics, requiring TS clearance and strong leadership. The position may require occasional trips to other DoS locations within the DMV area.