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SAIC · 11 hours ago

Cybersecurity Specialist

SAIC is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to support our Space Systems Command (SSC) customer in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of cybersecurity operations, including documenting, implementing, and assessing security controls, as well as performing system monitoring and compliance assessment activities.

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Responsibilities

Lead and work as part of an integrated team to develop and maintain RMF body of evidence documentation (e.g., System Security Plan, Security Controls Traceability Matrix, Plan of Action and Milestones, etc.) using Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and/or Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Maintain repositories of all body of evidence documentation for systems under your purview and ensure they are accessible only to properly authorized individuals
Develop and execute security control assessment procedures to verify conformance with control requirements as part of ongoing continuous monitoring and authorization assessment activities
Work in close coordination with system administrators and other cyber team members to ensure systems are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with applicable security policies and procedures and notify the ISSO/ISSM when changes occur that might impact system authorization posture
Ensure all security-related vulnerabilities and deficiencies are documented in the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M)
Ensure the development and implementation of an effective information security education, training, and awareness program
Ensure configuration management policies and procedures for authorizing use of hardware/software on a system are followed and coordinate any additions, changes or modifications to hardware, software, or firmware with the ISSO/ISSM prior to the addition, change or modification

Qualification

CybersecurityInformation AssuranceNIST 800-53DoD 8570 IAM Level IIEMASSSecurity Control AssessmentTrainingAwarenessConfiguration ManagementEndpoint Security ToolsTeam CollaborationDocumentation Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or other related field and 14 years or more experience, or Master's degree and 12 years or more experience
Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and ability to obtain SCI within 3 months of hire
Seven (7) years of experience working in information assurance or cybersecurity roles supporting classified DoD environments
DoD 8570 IAM Level II or higher baseline certification (CISSP preferred)
Additional training and/or certifications may be required within 6 months of hire
Acceptable baseline certifications can be found at https://public.cyber.mil/cw/cwmp/dod-approved-8570-baseline-certifications/
Strong working knowledge of NIST 800-53 controls and RMF
Experience analyzing and interpreting outputs of various endpoint security, vulnerability, and enumeration tools (e.g., Tenable Nessus, Security Center, SolarWinds, EndPoint Security Solutions, Vulnerator, SCAP Compliance Checker)

Company

SAIC specializes in IT, enterprise IT, engineering, and professional services.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$522.13M
Key Investors
U.S. Geothermal
2025-09-22Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2010-09-13Post Ipo Equity· $22M
2006-10-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Robert Fecteau
IT Advisor to CEO
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Prabu Natarajan
Chief Financial Officer
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