Communications Systems Engineer - Offensive Security Engineer

SAIC is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to support onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services as an Offensive Security Engineer for an SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA. This position contributes to communications systems, network, and crypto acquisition efforts across multiple satellite programs.

Role Overview

The Offensive Security Engineer will provide support to a Government customer with multiple satellite systems, including systems that are on-orbit and in development. Responsibilities include acquisition support, security assessments, and technical coordination across communication, network, and crypto domains.

Responsibilities

• Support the System Program Office (SPO) in an acquisition capacity, including planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of communication, network, and crypto acquisitions.
• Build, automate, and execute testing frameworks and security assessments.
• Assist in resolving red/blue team findings.
• Contribute to improving cybersecurity posture against evolving threats.
• Develop documentation and briefings to communicate work and study status, including briefing Government and industry stakeholders as required.
• Support Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with acquisition domain SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation.
• Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to confirm content, accuracy, and sufficiency for program requirements and objectives.
• Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR.
• Travel is required and may occur once per month.

Requirements

• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly required.
• Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and information security policies and standards.
• Understanding and experience in how space communication, network, and crypto systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and tested.
• Familiarity with NRO organization, processes, and satellite systems.
• Available to travel up to 25% domestically.

Education

• PhD or JD

Technology

• Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Location and Compensation

Location: Chantilly, VA, US (onsite)

Salary: USD 160,001 - 200,000 per year