Cybersecurity Specialist

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist in Panama City, FL.  

The qualified candidate will support the Joint & Expeditionary Command and Control (JEXC2) program. Cybersecurity specialists are considered subject matter experts (SME), mission essential and deployable on any Regional Combat Command (RCC) exercises or operations that require the use of C2 Family of Systems. The individual provides customer site technical and analytical support.

This position will have direct reports and the candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership qualities and qualifications in addition to technical expertise.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Performs Cybersecurity Defense & Analysis, Incident Response, Threat Analysis, Exploitation Analysis and Cyber Investigations from the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Framework. Work is typically performed in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Network Operations & Security Center (NOSC), Joint Operations Center (JOC), or similar, and can be categorized as primarily Incident Investigation and Response, Security Operations, Incident Management, or similar. Duties may include Identity and Access Management operations, or the use of Cyber tools to perform cyber work. Utilizes COTS/GOTS applications, ticketing systems, lab systems, forensic applications and/or custom tools, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to monitor systems for abnormal events. Determines if events are to be deemed an incident. Determines if incidents are due to malicious or nefarious actions by one or more threat actors. Utilizes threat intelligence to determine if the incident is part of a named campaign in order to determine appropriate levels of response, or provide new intelligence based on investigative actions to threat intelligence teams, organizations, and/or external parties. Obtains information and evidence to be utilized in legal proceedings or to provide to government counterparts for possible military, law enforcement, and/or counter-intelligence response actions/activities, Human Resources investigations, and/or management action. Works with system owners to restore affected systems to secure baseline configurations. Maintains chain of custody on items of evidentiary value. Works with legal, HR, and other non-technical personnel to recommend formal proceedings against personnel. Researches, evaluates, and recommends new security tools, techniques, and technologies. Supports cyber metrics development, maintenance and reporting. Provides briefings to senior staff.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelors and two (2) years’ experience; Masters and zero (0) years' experience; 4 additional years’ experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Required Certification:

• Security+ certification.
• IAT Level II or above Certification in addition to Security+ to be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Required Clearance:

• Candidate must possess a minimum of Secret security clearance.

Required Travel:

• May include additional travel up to 10%.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® mission 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 $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.