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SAIC · 3 hours ago

Information System Security Officer

SAIC is a leading technology company focused on delivering innovative solutions. They are seeking an Information System Security Officer to provide specialized skills in cybersecurity, ensuring protection against threats and vulnerabilities while aligning with client strategic goals.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
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Responsibilities

Provides objective advice and specialized skills in order to create value, maximize growth or improve performance, resiliency and protection against cybersecurity related threats, vulnerabilities, and other cybersecurity related remediation activities
Participates in consulting projects that deliver customer focused results aligned with strategic goals of the Client
Facilitates review and analysis of strategic issues and advises regarding implementation of strategy
May assist in conducting education classes. May provide support in the following areas: guidance to resolving issues, analysis of trends and issues, development of procedures and processes, oversight of technical implementation and execution of strategic plans
Applies specialized knowledge of sensitive system Cybersecurity requirements and Privacy Act requirements
Applies specialized knowledge and experience with the implementation of the NIST Special Publication (SP) 800 family of publications, particularly those associated with NIST’s Risk Management Framework and the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)
Applies specialized knowledge and experience with evaluating system, network, or infrastructure security controls against requirements such as FISMA, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS, and NIST guidelines
Applies knowledge of DHS Information Security Policy Directives and Handbooks is preferred
Applies knowledge and experience with standard IA concepts, practices, and procedures. Working independently to solve problems quickly and completely
Applies specialized experience with three (3) of the four (4) following criteria is required:
+ Vulnerability scanning execution, assessment, and analysis
+ Operating system and network knowledge (i.e., Local Area Networks [LAN] and Wide Area Networks [WAN].)
+ Information security and assurance principles (e.g., Defense-in-depth) and associated supporting technologies
+ Application security, database security, and network security
Possess ability to assess and weigh current and evolving security threats in an operational environment
Possess good oral and written communication skills
Team player who can collaborate with multiple stakeholders to arrive at the best solution
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works independently to solve problems quickly and completely

Qualification

CybersecurityNIST SP 800FISMAVulnerability scanningInformation security principlesCISSPCISACISMCEHSSCPGSLCCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Possesses one of the following professional security certifications or can be obtained within six (6) months of hire: CISSP, CASP, CISA, CISM, CEH, SSCP, GISP, GSLC
Candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of experience
Must have 5 years of Cybersecurity experience
Must have 5 years of FISMA experience
Must be eligible to obtain a DHS Public Trust
Applies specialized experience with three (3) of the four (4) following criteria is required: Vulnerability scanning execution, assessment, and analysis; Operating system and network knowledge (i.e., Local Area Networks [LAN] and Wide Area Networks [WAN]); Information security and assurance principles (e.g., Defense-in-depth) and associated supporting technologies; Application security, database security, and network security
Possess ability to assess and weigh current and evolving security threats in an operational environment
Possess good oral and written communication skills
Team player who can collaborate with multiple stakeholders to arrive at the best solution
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works independently to solve problems quickly and completely

Preferred

Knowledge of DHS Information Security Policy Directives and Handbooks

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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