CyberSecurity Engineer

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team supporting a critical U.S. government agency in the National Capital Region. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment, supporting the administration, engineering, and modernization of a diverse range of cybersecurity tools and platforms.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience supporting multiple security technologies across cloud, endpoint, network, and identity domains. This role is well-suited for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys troubleshooting complex technical issues, and is passionate about optimizing and securing enterprise environments. The Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer will work alongside other engineers, analysts, and operational staff to enhance the agency’s security posture, drive tool integrations, and contribute to process automation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Support the deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of multiple security technologies, including tools for SASE, EDR, DLP, Web Proxy, Email Security, IDPS, Firewall, SIEM, and Identity Security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across security platforms, coordinating with vendors as needed.
• Perform regular tool health checks, implement capability enhancements, and assist in platform upgrades and migrations.
• Support cloud-native and hybrid security platforms, including technologies for DNS-layer protection, access control, and threat analytics.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, change management records, and incident reports.
• Assist in scripting and automation of routine tasks to streamline operations and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure tool alignment with security monitoring, compliance, and risk management goals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying gaps in processes, documentation, or detection capabilities.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent experience (8+ years without a degree).
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in cybersecurity, with hands-on support of multiple security tools across endpoint, network, identity, and cloud domains.
• Two (2) or more years of system administration experience with Windows and/or Linux.
• Two (2) or more years of scripting and automation experience (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Experience maintaining technical documentation for security operations, upgrades, or change control.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with DNS-layer protection, cloud-native firewalls, threat analytics platforms, and security data visualization.
• Experience supporting toolsets used in government or regulated environments.
• Experience working with security teams across operations, engineering, and compliance.
• Industry-recognized cybersecurity certification (e.g., Security+, CySA+, GSEC, or equivalent).
• Vendor-specific certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., CCNP Security, PCNSE, JNCIS-SEC, Splunk Certified Architect, or equivalent) are strongly preferred.

Clearance Requirement:

• All candidates must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Public Trust Clearance.

**This hybrid role requires a minimum of three on-site days per week in Washington, DC.**

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.