Junior Cyber Engineer

Description

SAIC is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Engineer to join their team on-site at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. The Junior Cyber Engineer will be responsible for supporting the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of cybersecurity measures to protect Department of the Army (DoW) information systems and networks. They will be collaborating closely with senior cybersecurity professionals, system administrators, and program managers to ensure compliance with DoW cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with security tools, vulnerability management, incident response, supporting or obtaining Authority to Operate (ATO), and working with the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) in a DoW or similarly regulated environment.

The Junior Cybersecurity Engineer will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls in accordance with DoW policies, including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and applicable STIGs.
• Monitor network and system security, analyze security events, and respond to incidents in a timely manner.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation activities using approved DoW tools and processes.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and maintenance of security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms), and risk assessments.
• Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process for system accreditation and continuous monitoring, including activities related to obtaining and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) and managing documentation in eMASS.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and zero (0) years' experience; additional four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Clearance:

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills:

• Experience with DoW cybersecurity tools (e.g., ACAS, HBSS, SIEM platforms, Evaluate-STIG, and STIG Viewer).
• Familiarity with network protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint security.
• Powershell scripting.
• Virtual machine architecture (Proxmox, VirtualBox, VMware ESXi/vSphere, etc.).
• Linux operating systems.
• Windows 11.
• Windows Server.
• Active Directory.
• Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated experience supporting or obtaining Authority to Operate (ATO) for DoW systems, including working knowledge of RMF, NIST SP 800-53, STIGs, and eMASS.

Required Certifications:

• At least one industry-recognized cybersecurity certification (e.g., Security+, CEH, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent) is required.