Description JOB DESCRIPTION :
SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Senior Penetration Tester/Cyber Engineer to play a critical role in proactively identifying and mitigating system vulnerabilities alongside our government customer at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, RI.
JOB DUTIES :
- Design comprehensive penetration test plans and methodologies tailored to diverse systems and environments
- Provide technical leadership by guiding and assisting the team in executing penetration tests effectively and efficiently
- Conduct penetration testing on a wide range of systems, including:
- Databases
- Network devices
- Operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix)
- Hardware and embedded systems
- Review emerging vulnerabilities and provide timely impact assessments to system stakeholders
- Analyze vulnerabilities to determine exploitability and assess associated risk based on potential impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability
- Develop, maintain, and present clear, actionable security assessment reports to technical and non-technical audiences
- Support and maintain penetration testing infrastructure, including both hardware and software platforms
- Collaborate with system owners and IT teams to explain findings, recommend remediation strategies, and support vulnerability mitigation
- Stay current with threat trends, vulnerability disclosures, and industry best practices
Qualifications REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE :
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and five (5) years of experience in IT functions such as network administration, engineering, or cybersecurity
- 3+ years of experience in an offensive cybersecurity role (e.g., penetration testing, red teaming)
- Strong hands-on experience with the following tools and environments:
- Kali Linux and associated toolsets
- Nessus Vulnerability Scanner
- Nmap
- Windows, Unix, and Linux administration and troubleshooting
- Virtualized environments
- RedHat Enterprise Linux
- Scripting ability with Bash and PowerShell
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to travel as required
- U.S Citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance (or higher)
DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS :
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT)
- CompTIA PenTest+ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES :
- Top Secret Security Clearance preferred
- Previous HM&E or Industrial Controls/IoT pen testing is greatly preferred
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Deep understanding of the penetration testing lifecycle, including information gathering, threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, exploitation, post-exploitation, and reporting
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. REQNUMBER:
SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability