Space Systems Network Intrusion Specialist

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Network Intrusion Specialist to provide onsite SETA support for a prime NRO program in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on protecting space communication, network, and cryptographic systems, with RMF expertise and national-security experience.

You will analyze PCAP/IDS data, develop technical documents, and coordinate with COTRs to maintain contracting documentation. Up to 25% travel is required.

Qualifications

• 13 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline and nine (9) years or more of relevant experience; OR
• Master's degree in a related field and seven (7) years or more of relevant experience; OR
• PhD or JD in a related field and four (4) years or more of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in how space communication, network, and cryptographic systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and tested.
• Experience applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and working with information security policies, standards, and controls for mission systems.
• Experience supporting or working with NRO satellite systems or similar national security space programs.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Support the System Program Office (SPO) in acquisition planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of space communications, network, and cryptographic systems.
• Analyze PCAP data and IDS/IPS alerts, trace network-based attacks, and support containment of live network intrusions across space/ground communication architectures, including black transport.
• Develop technical documents, briefings, and reports that communicate study status, findings, and recommendations to Government and industry stakeholders.
• Support Contracting Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with acquisition subject matter experts and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation.
• Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives.
• Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers, COTRs, and Government stakeholders to assess technical performance and risk.
• Travel domestically up to approximately 25%, generally up to once per month, to support program reviews, technical meetings, and stakeholder engagements.

Skills

Network intrusion analysis

Packet capture analysis

IDS/IPS tuning

RMF / information security policies

NRO acquisition knowledge

Travel willingness

Brief senior officials

Security clearances

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IS

Master's degree in related field

PhD or JD in related field

Tools

Packet capture tools

IDS/IPS tools

Job description

SAIC seeks a Network Intrusion Specialist to provide onsite SETA support for a prime NRO program in Chantilly, VA. The role focuses on protecting space communication, network, and cryptographic systems, with RMF expertise and national-security experience.

You will analyze PCAP/IDS data, develop technical documents, and coordinate with COTRs to maintain contracting documentation. Up to 25% travel is required.