Senior Principal Cyber Engineer

SAIC

. Lead cybersecurity engineering activities supporting enterprise networks, systems, applications, and cybersecurity infrastructure .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing cybersecurity architectures aligned with RMF and NIST 800-53, along with extensive experience in vulnerability assessments and security control implementation. Proven ability to lead engineering teams and advise on cybersecurity strategy while ensuring compliance with DoD requirements.

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Cybersecurity Architecture DesignRMF ImplementationVulnerability AssessmentSIEM AdministrationActive Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity EngineeringVulnerability AnalysisRisk EvaluationSecurity Control ImplementationIdentity Management SolutionsMultifactor AuthenticationSTIG ComplianceCybersecurity Policies DevelopmentTechnical RecommendationsZero Trust Initiatives

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipAdvisory Skills

Tools & Technologies

SIEMsACASNessusSplunkSYSLOGEndpoint Security ToolsVulnerability Management PlatformsPKI InfrastructuresActive DirectoryCloud Technologies

Industry Keywords

DoD Cybersecurity RequirementsNIST 800-53Federal Cybersecurity ProgramsCybersecurity Compliance FrameworksEnterprise Security Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityLinuxSplunkTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cybersecurity engineering activities supporting enterprise networks, systems, applications, and cybersecurity infrastructure
Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity architectures aligned with RMF, NIST 800-53, Zero Trust, and DoD cybersecurity requirements
Conduct cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability analyses, risk evaluations, and security control implementation activities
Support accreditation and authorization activities including RMF packages, assessment artifacts, POA&M development, and security documentation
Implement and maintain security technologies including SIEMs, PKI infrastructures, identity management solutions, endpoint security tools, and vulnerability management platforms
Develop cybersecurity policies, standards, implementation guidance, and technical recommendations
Support deployment and maintenance of cybersecurity tools, monitoring capabilities, and enterprise security solutions
Provide technical leadership to engineering teams and advise government leadership on cybersecurity strategy and implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline and fourteen (14) years of related experience; or Master's degree and twelve (12) years of related experience
Experience supporting DoD, Navy, NIWC, Marine Corps, or federal cybersecurity programs
Experience implementing RMF, NIST 800-53 security controls, and cybersecurity compliance frameworks
Experience designing and implementing cybersecurity architectures, PKI solutions, identity management, and multifactor authentication capabilities
Experience conducting vulnerability assessments using ACAS, Nessus, Security Center, or similar tools
Experience implementing STIG compliance across Windows, Linux, virtualization, and network devices
Experience administering SIEM and monitoring solutions including Splunk and SYSLOG platforms
Experience supporting enterprise Windows environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, virtualization, and cloud technologies
Experience developing cybersecurity policies, standards, security documentation, and technical guidance
Experience supporting Zero Trust initiatives and enterprise cybersecurity modernization efforts
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance to start
Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI after start