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SAIC · 5 hours ago

Senior Cybersecurity Chief

SAIC is currently seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Chief to support the 559th Software Engineering Squadron in obtaining and maintaining Authorities to Operate for critical Air Force weapon systems essential to National Defense. The role involves providing technical advice, implementing security plans, and managing recruitment and staffing for program staff.
Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware
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Work & Life Balance
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Provide technical advice to the Information System Security Engineers (ISSEs), Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), and Program Managers
Utilize their expertise and knowledge to implement the System Security Plan, generate Security Assessment Reports, and conduct the necessary vulnerability scans required for obtaining and maintaining ATOs from the Authorizing Official (AO)
Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and other cybersecurity tasks/requirements directly related to the authorization of Air Force systems
Manage full-cycle recruitment for program staff, including developing job descriptions, coordinating candidate sourcing, conducting interviews, and selecting qualified personnel to meet program requirements
Oversee onboarding and integration of new hires, ensuring alignment with customer mission objectives, contract deliverables, and organizational culture
Partner with HR and leadership to address staffing needs, implement workforce planning strategies, and maintain optimal staffing levels to support ongoing and future program operations

Qualification

DoD 8570.1-M IAM-3 certificationRisk Management Framework (RMF)Information systems security assessmentsOperational Air Force systemsACAS proficiencyTechnical adviceVulnerability scansSecurity Assessment ReportsSystem Security PlanStaffing needs management

Required

Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience; or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree
Must be US Citizen and possess a Top Secret Security Clearance with eligible for Special Access
DoD 8570.1-M IAM-3 certification (CISM, CISSP, GSLC, or CCISO)
Strong working knowledge of RMF
Experience in applying security principles throughout the system development lifecycle, from requirements development to operational acceptance
Experience in conducting information systems security assessments, evaluating IA and Cybersecurity controls, and supporting RMF activities
Experience with operational Air Force or Space Force systems
Proficiency with ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution)

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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