Information Systems Security Engineer

SAIC

. Support the U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, in operational maintenance and sustainment of ground-based radars critical to missile surveillance, warning, defense, and space surveillance missions . Plan

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity architecture, compliance audits, and vulnerability assessments, with a strong focus on DoD 8570/8140 standards and integration of security solutions. Proficient in RHEL system administration and scripting for remediation tasks in classified environments.

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Cybersecurity Architecture DesignVulnerability AssessmentDoD 8570/8140 CertificationNessus/Tenable Security Center ExperienceRHEL System Administration

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Hard Skills

Vulnerability AssessmentCybersecurity Architecture DesignConfiguration ManagementSystem HardeningScripting (Bash, Python)Compliance AuditsRemediation SolutionsProgram Control ProcessesIntegration TestingAssessment and Authorization (A&A)

Tools & Technologies

NessusTenable Security CenterSTIG ViewerEvaluateSTIGRMF Control Requirements

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+IAT Level II DoD 8570 Certification

Industry Keywords

U.S. Space ForceSpace Systems CommandGround-Based RadarsMissile SurveillanceEnclave SecurityClassified Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, in operational maintenance and sustainment of ground-based radars critical to missile surveillance, warning, defense, and space surveillance missions
Plan, develop, and deliver PARCS and UEWR assessments of systems and networks
Identify deviations from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, local policy, and RMF control requirements
Build security architectures and integrate new architectural features into existing infrastructures
Design cybersecurity architectural artifacts and provide engineering recommendations to resolve integration and testing issues
Develop cyber requirements to DoD 8570/8140 standards
Perform vulnerability assessments and compliance audits
Triage and prioritize findings
Design remediation solutions and apply configuration changes, system hardening, and patches to bring systems into compliance
Establish program control processes for certification testing, compliance documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, inspections, and periodic audits supporting system assessment and authorization
Report to the SAIC Program Manager and Chief Engineer

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and nine or more (9+) years of related experience
Active Secret clearance
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II DoD 8570 certification
ACAS experience (Nessus / Tenable Security Center)
Experience with Nessus/Tenable Security Center, STIG Viewer, and EvaluateSTIG for RMF assessments and compliance audits
RHEL system administration and hardening experience in an on-premises environment (desired)
Scripting experience to support remediation and configuration tasks, such as Bash or Python (desired)
Experience supporting assessment and authorization (A&A) of DoD systems (desired)
Experience with enclave and network security within classified environments (desired)