Senior Cyber Capabilities Engineer

SAIC • Colorado Springs, CO

18h

About The Position

The Senior Cyber Capabilities Engineer plays a central role in advancing SAIC's mission of excellence in innovative software development. By delivering solutions that meet stringent cybersecurity and operational requirements, this position ensures the deployment of mission-critical cyber capabilities that enhance operational success.
The Senior Cyber Capabilities Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and demonstrating cutting-edge cyber solutions that meet complex operational and technical needs. Leveraging deep technical and software engineering expertise, this individual plays a pivotal role in delivering mission-critical capabilities. The role supports the entire lifecycle—from requirements refinement and development through testing, integration, and delivery—while ensuring high-quality results that align with SAIC's strategic objectives and maintain cybersecurity compliance standards. This role also emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and performance-driven outcomes in multidisciplinary environments.

Requirements

• Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience. Additional experience and/or certifications may be excepted in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Applicable DoD 8140 (formerly DoD 8570) certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, or other relevant cybersecurity/software certifications).
• Demonstrated expertise in developing, testing, and deploying advanced software solutions in dynamic and operationally focused environments.
• In-depth knowledge of secure software development lifecycle processes in line with DoD and modern cybersecurity best practices.
• Extensive experience with programming languages, software frameworks, system integration, and tools used in cyber engineering.
• Proven ability to collaborate in highly technical, team-oriented development settings while meeting timelines and quality standards.

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience integrating software solutions with advanced cyber systems or mission-critical operations.
• Advanced knowledge of secure coding principles, vulnerability assessments, and defensive cyber development techniques.
• Familiarity with emerging frameworks and technologies relevant to advanced cybersecurity solutions.
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills for managing stakeholder engagement and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver advanced software capabilities to meet operational and technical requirements.
• Provide senior-level engineering expertise to drive innovation and overcome complex technical challenges.
• Lead system and component-level testing to produce scalable, interoperable, and reliable solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate cyber capabilities into broader systems, ensuring alignment across deliverables and operational goals.
• Support all phases of the cybersecurity solutions lifecycle, including refining requirements, creating documentation, and addressing stakeholder feedback.
• Troubleshoot and implement updates to maintain system integrity, reliability, and compliance with evolving cybersecurity standards.
• Conduct technical demonstrations, generate supporting deliverables such as test plans and user guides, and ensure successful stakeholder engagement.
• Identify risks early in the development process and develop mitigation strategies to ensure success.

What This Job Offers

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