Cybersecurity Specialist

SAIC • Fort Belvoir, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Specialist to work at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The role performs strategic planning and management, along with advanced and specialized cybersecurity functions, with a focus on cloud security architecture and enterprise cyber architecture. The specialist supports cybersecurity engineering and defense activities, strengthens enterprise security architecture, and contributes to military cyberspace operations. The position requires a TS/SCI security clearance and willingness and ability to obtain a CI Poly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience, or a master’s degree and at least 3 years, or a PhD and 0 years; 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in cloud security architecture, including securing cloud applications, designing and evaluating cloud service provider solutions, and migrating applications and data to cloud environments.
• Proficiency in cybersecurity tools and techniques, including vulnerability scanning and incident response for enterprise IT infrastructures.
• Experience researching, evaluating, and integrating modern cybersecurity technologies into organizational infrastructure.
• Experience producing technical, actionable cybersecurity documentation, including assessment reports and solution designs.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management frameworks, and incident response.
• Hands-on proficiency with enterprise security tools and technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEMs, and cloud-based solutions.
• Expertise in cybersecurity standards such as NIST, the NICE Framework, and other relevant guidelines.
• Ability to present complex technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to balance multiple projects, work independently under general direction, and meet objectives with minimal oversight.
• Must possess a TS/SCI security clearance and be willing and able to obtain a CI Poly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with selecting and deploying hardware, software, and cloud service providers, including authoring and assessing Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Implement application and data migration strategies that support simplicity, efficiency, and short- and long-term security and capacity requirements.
• Research, evaluate, recommend, and integrate cybersecurity tools, techniques, and technologies to strengthen enterprise security architecture in alignment with IT security strategies.
• Conduct vulnerability scanning, incident response, and remediation for physical and cybersecurity systems using COTS/GOTS and custom tools.
• Conduct cybersecurity defense activities involving firewalls, electronic data traffic, and secure network architectures.
• Support military cyberspace operations by applying engineering and cybersecurity knowledge to develop and integrate solutions consistent with enterprise architecture policies.
• Prepare technical reports summarizing security assessments, mitigation activities, and remedial actions.
• Translate complex cybersecurity concepts and technical work into clear documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and liaise with external customers to provide cybersecurity solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level