Vulnerability Senior Analyst

SAIC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Penetration Tester to join our offensive security practice, supporting a major state & local government customer. The role blends hands-on testing with cybersecurity leadership, spanning web, network, and mobile assessments, with opportunities to influence enterprise cyber architecture and cloud security.

You will deliver high-quality tests, manage engagements end-to-end, and communicate findings to technical teams and executives, including CISOs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on penetration testing across web, network, and mobile apps.
• Experience with NIST standards and enterprise cyber architecture.
• US Citizenship with CJIS clearance or the ability to obtain it.
• Proficiency in malware reverse engineering and enterprise cyber architecture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality penetration tests across client environments using black/white box, web app, or mobile methods.
• Independently manage engagements from scoping through reporting; ensure quality.
• Produce clear, actionable remediation guidance for technical teams and executives.
• Support mobile app security assessments (iOS/Android) using OWASP MASVS/MSTG.
• Contribute to cybersecurity strategy and cloud security practices.

Skills

Penetration testing

Web app testing

Mobile security testing

Cloud security

Cybersecurity reporting

NIST framework

Education

Bachelor's degree

PhD

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

OWASP MASVS/MSTG

CJIS background knowledge

Forensics basics

Security reporting tooling

Job description

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is seeking a Penetration Tester to join our offensive security practice supporting a major state & local government customer. This role sits at the intersection of hands-on technical execution and cybersecurity leadership and it's built around delivering real impact for clients who depend on us to find what others miss.

Web application & Network penetration testing is the core of what you'll do every day, and we're looking for someone who brings both technical depth and genuine curiosity to every engagement. Beyond web and network pentesting you'll contribute to our mobile application testing practice (iOS and Android), support ethical hacking operations, and provide strategic guidance on enterprise cyber architecture and cloud security. This is a role where your contributions are visible, your growth is intentional, and your voice matters to the team and to the clients we serve.

Deliver high-quality penetration tests across a range of client environments, applying black box, white box, web app or mobile methodologies as needed and aligned to NIST standards

Independently manage engagement workloads from scoping through reporting, with a consistent focus on quality

Produce clear, well-structured technical reports that communicate findings, risk context, and actionable remediation guidance to both technical teams and executive stakeholders and translate complex technical documentation into terms any stakeholder can act on

Support and contribute to mobile application security assessments (iOS and Android) using the OWASP MASVS/MSTG framework, with the expectation of growing mobile capabilities over time

Perform strategic planning and management in cybersecurity and digital forensics in alignment with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Framework

Address a wide range of security issues including architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access

Confidently present findings to clients whether it is walking a developer through a vulnerability chain or explaining business risk to a CISO in the same afternoon

Act as a spokesperson and advisor on advanced technical projects and research; Actively share knowledge with teammates, contribute to internal tooling and methodology improvements, and help close skill gaps across the practice

Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more related experience. Candidates must be a US Citizen and able to pass a CJIS Criminal Justice background investigation and maintain CJIS clearance throughout employment term.

Advanced technical knowledge in cybersecurity and digital forensics

Proficiency with standard web application testing tools (e.g., Working familiarity with mobile application testing concepts and tooling (e.g., Proven experience in red-teaming, ethical hacking, and cloud security architecture

Proficiency in malware reverse engineering and enterprise cyber architecture

Strong background in addressing security issues related to architectures, firewalls, electronic data traffic, and network access

Hands-on experience conducting iOS and/or Android application assessments

Familiarity with API security testing (REST, GraphQL, SOAP)

Experience serving as an organizational spokesperson and advisor on advanced technical projects

Experience making decisions on administrative or project work matters to achieve program or organizational objectives

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

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