Principal Cyber Engineer

SAIC

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

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity architecture, compliance with DoD standards, and operational maintenance of strategic radar systems. Proficient in vulnerability assessments and risk management frameworks to ensure system integrity and security.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cybersecurity Architecture DesignVulnerability Assessment Using ACASDoD 8570/8140 ComplianceActive Secret ClearanceExperience With Strategic Warning Radar Systems

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity Features AnalysisRisk Management Framework (RMF) AssessmentConfiguration Deviation IdentificationEngineering RecommendationsSecurity Architecture IntegrationCompliance DocumentationProcess AnalysisSystem TestingCyber Requirements DevelopmentPassive Compliance Audits

Tools & Technologies

STIG ViewerSCAPAssured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)NessusTenable Security Center

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security+

Industry Keywords

US Space ForceSpace Systems CommandStrategic Missile SurveillanceSpace Surveillance MissionsIntegrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the US Space Force, Space Systems Command, in operational maintenance and sustainment of ground-based radars critical to strategic 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, or local policy
Build security architectures and integrate new architectural features into existing infrastructures
Design cybersecurity architectural artifacts
Analyze cybersecurity features and relate existing systems to future needs and trends
Provide engineering recommendations and resolve integration and testing issues
Develop cyber requirements to DoD 8570/8140 standards
Perform passive compliance audits using STIG Viewer, SCAP, and similar tools
Perform active vulnerability assessments using tools such as ACAS
Assess RMF artifacts and identify deviations from RMF control requirements
Establish program control processes to mitigate risks and support assessment and authorization of systems
Support process analysis, coordination, control certification testing, compliance documentation, investigations, software research, hardware introduction and release, emerging technology research, inspections, and periodic audits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors and nine plus (9+) years’ related experience
Active Secret Clearance
CompTIA Security+ or similar for IAT Level II DoD 8570 certification
Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) experience (Nessus / Tenable Security Center)
Desired: Experience sustaining Strategic Warning and Surveillance radar systems such as UEWR, PAVE PAWS, or PARCS
Desired: Knowledge of the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment mission and associated enterprise

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Hybrid work arrangement