Cybersecurity Engineer

Description

SAIC is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support a mission-critical U.S. government agency in the National Capital Region. This hybrid position involves managing and modernizing enterprise cybersecurity platforms, with a strong focus on Zscaler technologies (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) and broader Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) implementations within a Microsoft-based environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with security tools across cloud, endpoint, network, and identity domains. This role supports operations, troubleshooting, and integration efforts for tools such as EDR, DLP, email security, firewalls, secure web gateways, and SIEM, while contributing to process automation, Zero Trust initiatives, and cross-team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Deploy, configure, and manage a wide range of security technologies, including Zscaler services (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX), EDR, DLP, secure web gateway, email security, IDPS, firewall, SIEM, and identity protection tools; responsibilities include policy configuration, SAML integrations, monitoring, and user onboarding for Zscaler platforms

Integrate security tools with Microsoft platforms such as Azure AD, Conditional Access, Intune, and Microsoft Defender

Write and maintain technical documentation (SOPs, change records) and automate routine tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Respond to ServiceNow tickets, conduct health checks, and support upgrades or migrations

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and compliance teams to enhance security posture

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or 8+ years of equivalent experience)

Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity experience supporting a broad range of tools across cloud, endpoint, identity, and network security domains

2+ years of hands-on experience administering Zscaler services (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX), including policy management, SAML integration, and performance monitoring

Practical experience with tools and platforms such as EDR, DLP, secure web gateway, email security, IDPS, firewalls, SIEM, and identity protection solutions

Proficiency in Windows and/or Linux system administration, scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash), and integrating cloud-native security technologies

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in federal or regulated environments

Familiarity with DNS-layer protection, threat analytics platforms, and Zero Trust architecture

Exposure to tools such as CrowdStrike, Office 365, Microsoft Defender, and Intune

Relevant certifications such as Zscaler Certified Administrator, Security+, CySA+, GSEC, Microsoft SC-300, CCNP Security, PCNSE, or Splunk Certified Architect

Clearance Requirement:

Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Public Trust Clearance

This hybrid role requires a minimum of three on-site days per week in Washington, DC

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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