Senior Information System Security Engineer

SAIC; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Information Systems Security Engineers to enhance national security through innovative system security engineering. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the security and reliability of critical systems and networks. Your expertise in Information Assurance and Defense-in-Depth principles will be key to developing secure architectures and environments. Join a team dedicated to mission excellence and contribute to transformative digital solutions that safeguard our nation. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in a meaningful way while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 14 years of IA System Architect and Engineer experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Support design and integration of IA architectures.
• Perform system designs with differing data protection requirements.

Skills

Information Assurance (IA)

Defense-in-Depth principles

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)

Security Risk Assessment

Network Security Architecture

Education

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering

Job description

SAIC advances the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. We are proud to partner with our customers to transform government by creating and integrating digital solutions that address national imperatives with our diverse talent and innovative technology. SAIC is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance.

SAIC is hiring Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSE) to support a national security-focused customer by providing system security engineering services and/or products to ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of customer-developed and deployed systems and networks. The ISSE will ensure core security engineering principles are implemented into assigned programs' information systems architecture.

Responsibilities:

1. Support the design, development, implementation, and/or integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components.
2. Perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, including those with differing data protection/classification requirements.
3. Apply knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• Fourteen years of IA System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) experience, including recent experience within the last five years, with Defense-in-Depth principles and technology, including access/control, authorization, identification and authentication, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and network and enterprise security architecture.
• Two years of experience applying security risk assessment methodology to system development, including threat model development, vulnerability assessments, and security risk analysis.
• Knowledge of Federal, NSA, IC, and DoD Information Security regulations, publications, and policies.
• Current CISSP-ISSAP or CISSP-ISSEP Certification.
• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering, which may be substituted for six years of experience.

Description:

SAIC advances the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. We are proud to partner with our customers to transform government by creating and integrating digital solutions that address national imperatives with our diverse talent and innovative technology. SAIC is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance.

SAIC is hiring Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSE) to support a national security-focused customer by providing system security engineering services and/or products to ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of customer-developed and deployed systems and networks. The ISSE will ensure core security engineering principles are implemented into assigned programs' information systems architecture.

Responsibilities:

1. Support the design, development, implementation, and/or integration of IA architectures, systems, or system components.
2. Perform system or network designs that encompass multiple enclaves, including those with differing data protection/classification requirements.
3. Apply knowledge of IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure to design, develop, and implement secure networking, computing, and enclave environments.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• Fourteen years of IA System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) experience, including recent experience within the last five years, with Defense-in-Depth principles and technology, including access/control, authorization, identification and authentication, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and network and enterprise security architecture.
• Two years of experience applying security risk assessment methodology to system development, including threat model development, vulnerability assessments, and security risk analysis.
• Knowledge of Federal, NSA, IC, and DoD Information Security regulations, publications, and policies.
• Current CISSP-ISSAP or CISSP-ISSEP Certification.

Desired:

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering, which may be substituted for six years of experience.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis, with no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

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