Senior Storage and Cybersecurity Engineer

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

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Storage Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient storage systems on site at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard-driven programs. The role emphasizes encryption, DR planning, and regulatory compliance within defense IT environments.

The candidate will collaborate with cybersecurity and incident response teams, manage complex storage infrastructures (SAN/NAS/cloud), and ensure operations align with DoD cybersecurity policies. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Ten (10+) years of experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and storage/network security.
• Deep understanding of SAN/NAS, cloud storage, and object storage.
• Experience with backup and recovery solutions (Veeam, Commvault, Veritas).
• Proficient in storage protocols (iSCSI, NFS, SMB/CIFS, FC, S3).
• Knowledge of encryption standards (AES, TLS) and IAM in storage.
• Familiarity with ransomware protection and data loss prevention.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure storage architectures (SAN/NAS/cloud).
• Evaluate secure storage hardware/software for performance and retention.
• Apply encryption and access controls to storage environments.
• Develop and manage backup and DR strategies with testing.
• Monitor storage environments and address vulnerabilities and patches.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and IR teams on storage threats.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare audit materials.
• Produce technical docs and train teams on secure storage protocols.

Skills

Storage design

Cybersecurity

Backup & DR

Ransomware protection

Root cause analysis

Auditing & compliance

Teamwork & comms

Cloud storage

Encryption

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Networks & Cybersecurity

Tools

Dell EMC

NetApp

AWS S3

Azure Blob Storage

Google Cloud Storage

Veeam

Commvault

Veritas

iSCSI

NFS

SMB/CIFS

FC

S3

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Storage Engineer to support the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) Information Technology Programs for the Dept of the Navy. This initiative leverages advanced technologies and integrates critical defense systems to optimize ship maintenance through IT applications, systems, and training, ensuring sustained mission success in naval ship maintenance operations.

Work is performed on site in Kittery, ME.

Role:

Design, implement, and maintain secure and resilient data storage systems while ensuring they adhere to organizational cybersecurity policies and industry standards. This role combines expertise in storage technologies with a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles to safeguard sensitive data, protect systems from unauthorized access, and enable effective disaster recovery and business continuity. This role with focus on areas such as; storage infrastructure design and deployment, data protection and security, backup and disaster recovery, monitoring and maintenance, collaboration and compliance, threat mitigation and incident response, and documentation and training.

Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain, and optimize storage architectures such as, such as SAN (Storage Area Networks), NAS (Network Attached Storage), or cloud-based storage solutions
• Evaluate and implement secure storage hardware/software, ensuring systems meet performance, scalability, and retention requirements
• Apply strong security controls, including encryption, access management, and protection against ransomware and data breaches
• Develop and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies, including testing, continuity planning, and incident support
• Monitor and maintain storage environments, addressing vulnerabilities, performance issues, patching, and automation opportunities
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and incident response teams to identify risks, support investigations, and remediate storage related threats
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, preparing audit materials and documentation
• Produce technical documentation and train internal teams on secure storage protocols

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Networks & Cybersecurity (or related field of study) or additional years of experience considered in lieu of degree

REQUIRED EXPERTISE:

• Ten (10+) years of experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and network security, specializing in system administration, risk management, and incident response
• Deep understanding of storage technologies, including SAN (e.g., Dell EMC, NetApp), NAS, cloud storage (AWS S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud Storage), and object storage systems
• Experience working with backup and recovery solutions like Veeam, Commvault, or Veritas
• Expertise in storage protocols (e.g., iSCSI, NFS, SMB/CIFS, FC, S3) and related file systems
• Knowledge of encryption standards (e.g., AES, TLS, SSL) and security best practices
• Familiarity with identity and access management (e.g., RBAC, ABAC) as applied to storage
• Understanding of ransomware protection and data loss prevention mechanisms
• Ability to manage complex systems and diagnose issues using root cause analysis
• Experience with testing and deploying disaster recovery workflows in complicated technical environments
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities to work across security, IT, and business units
• Attention to detail for compliance with policies and regulations
• Capability to stay updated on the latest in both cybersecurity threats and storage technologies

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION:

• Must be DoD 8570 compliant in one or more of the following: CompTIA CASP+CE, Security+CE, Network+CE, CYSA+, GCIH, GIAC , or CEH

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:

• Active Secret clearance

NICE TO HAVE/DESRIED:

• Certified in AWS, AWS CCP, EC-Council, or Scrum
• Storage certifications: Dell EMC Proven Professional, NetApp Certified, SNIA Certified Professional
• Cybersecurity certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or GIAC Cyber Security certifications
• Cloud certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator, or Google Professional Collaboration Engineer

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability