Job Description
Description
SAIC is looking for a Communication Systems Security Engineer?to support a very dynamic and innovative space program in Chantilly, VA. In this position, you will gain experience with acquiring and deploying the next generation of space assets including first of a kind satellite constellations with ground-breaking technology. This position will support space and ground communication systems security engineering efforts for the government program office’s major satellite programs. The job requires excellent communication skills and familiarity with NRO and NSA organization, processes, and systems.
This rewarding and mission focused position will enable you to have a positive impact on our nation’s capabilities, while working with an incredibly strong team that is focused on mission success. If you have passion for the mission, are excited about next-generation space, and love working with a great team, apply today. This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
Job Responsibilities:
- Supports the Government program office in a communications security engineering capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of systems acquisitions
- Assisting the Government in development, coordination and approval of unique communication security approaches that comply with CNSSP-12
- Assist the Government with monitoring communications security implementations on multiple satellites, networks, and ground systems
- Provide support to Government customer by evaluating and monitoring communications security related elements (including cryptographic systems) of space vehicles, ground network gateways, network points of presence, and satellite operations facilities
- Developing documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, briefs Government and industry as required
- Reviewing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives
- Participating in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in engineering or business and relevant experience with communication or security engineering
- Experience with how NRO or space satellite systems are acquired
- Experience with network firewalls, cross domain systems, and cryptographic implementations
- Experience with space system implementation of National Security Space policies, to include CNSSP-12
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment
- TS/SCI with polygraph
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 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, 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 $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
