Information Assurance Engineer

Job Description

Description

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) currently is seeking a talented Information Assurance Engineer to join an exciting team based out of the Washington, DC area. Telecommuting is an option. Note: You must be located within a reasonable driving distance of a Navy Base for IT and CAC support.

This is a fulltime position to support a Department of the Navy program suite. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a team environment and will develop and maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts in support of 3 Authorities to Operate (ATOs). Candidate will interface with system administrators, infrastructure engineers, developers, database administrators, and Package Submission Officers (PSOs) on a regular basis so interpersonal skills are a must. Strong analysis skills to solve problems will be key to success. The candidate will also oversee and manage the Infrastructure team consisting of a Red Hat System Administrator and an Oracle Database Administrator.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline is required with a minimum of five (5) years related experience; Masters and three (3) years of related experience; years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.  

Required skills:

• Must have Extensive knowledge of DOD 8500.1, Information Assurance (IA) and DOD 8510.0, Risk Management Framework for DOD Systems.
• Must have successfully coordinated the Certification and Accreditation (C&A) process and obtained ATOs (Authority To Operate) across multiple software and hardware packages through either DIACAP (DOD Information Assurance) Certification and Accreditation Process) or the A&A (Assessment and Authorization) process in RMF (Risk Management Framework).
• Must have generated all C&A or A&A documentation as the Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) and maintained the documentation and POA&Ms in eMASS (Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service) for all C&A or A&A packages.
• Must have experience overseeing ACAS (Assured Compliance Assessment Solution) installation, scanning, vulnerability remediation and compliance reporting.
• Professional and effective interpersonal skills and the ability to provide face-to-face customer support.
• Must have experience evaluating, completing, and mitigating all applicable STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) and associated checklists.
• Must have successfully prepared reports for system FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act) requirements.
• Must have a working knowledge of STIG Viewer, eMASSter, and DADMS.

Required certification:

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certifications (Security+)

Desired Experience:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP-ISSAP)
• Relevant experience in System Security Engineering (SSE) and System Security with DoD major platforms.
• Experience in SSE and System Security including Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis, protection solution development, integration, testing, V&V, and complete System Security life cycle.
• Experience in developing System Security System Engineering Plan (SEP), System Security Plans, technical artifacts, integrated fielding schedule.
• Experience in supporting SSE activities as described in DoD Acquisition guidelines.
• Experience in technical communication with senior level stakeholders, risk management, trade-off analysis, and developing path forward to support FMS export.
• Experience in supporting FMS system and SSE/System Security to support export requirements.
• Experience with designing complex integrated hardware & software solution including secure boot, crypto key handling, active sensing and system response.

Target salary range: $115,001 - $125,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.