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Information System Security Engineer - SAIC
Security Engineer
Lead cybersecurity governance for DoD IL5/IL6 cloud environments, driving secure design, RMF execution, continuous monitoring, and ATO sustainment across multiple cloud service providers.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for security engineering on DoD IL5 and IL6 cloud platforms, ensuring compliance with federal and DoD policies.
- Execute the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, including categorization, control implementation, assessment, and authorization.
- Maintain and sustain Authorizations to Operate (ATO) by coordinating continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and remediation activities.
- Develop and enforce security architecture standards, secure design patterns, and hardening guides for cloud services such as AWS and Azure.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and cloud brokers to integrate security controls, conduct risk assessments, and produce compliance documentation.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in information system security engineering, preferably within DoD or federal environments.
- Hands‑on experience with RMF processes, ATO sustainment, and continuous monitoring of cloud workloads.
- Deep knowledge of DoD IL5/IL6 security requirements and cloud security best practices (e.g., AWS/Azure security services).
- Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or DoD‑specific (e.g., DoD 8570) are strongly preferred.
Skills
awsazurekubernetesterraformlinuxokta