About this role
SAIC is seeking a motivated and experienced Mid-Level System Security Architect to join our team and contribute to mission-critical operations. This role requires an active Secret clearance and offers the opportunity to play a pivotal part in supporting the Manpower Management Office (MMO) within the Office of the Director of Administration and Management.
In this position, you will collaborate directly with the Director of MMO, government Authorizing Officials (AOs), and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), delivering tailored guidance and implementing comprehensive system security architecture solutions. Successful candidates will provide expertise to ensure compliance with security requirements while enabling operational excellence.
Position Details:
No travel is anticipated.
Military base access is required (Pentagon).
Candidates located in the Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. areas are strongly preferred.
This is a 100%25 onsite position, Monday through Friday, located at the Mark Center in Arlington, Virginia.
Required Clearance:
Active Secret clearance and US citizenship.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of experience or Master’s degree and at least 7 years of experience.
Degrees in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
Required Skills and Certifications:
8+ years of hands on-experience designing Zero Trust architectures
5+ years of experience of architecting security solutions in IL5/IL6 environments
Deep knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies spanning traditional waterfall and Agile frameworks, with hands-on experience in analysis, design, development, testing, and continuous delivery.
Understanding of supply chain security and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM).
Professionalism, tact, and experience working with senior DoW leadership.
Experience with Security, Orchestration, Automation, and response (SOAR) solutions.
Deep understanding of DoW Zero-Trust Architecture.
Familiarity with Thunderdome, Flank Speed, ICAM and other various data services.
Knowledge of DoDI 5000.75 and Architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman, or DoDAF).
Must have at least two of the following certs: CCNP Enterprise, CISM, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, GCIA, GDSA, GICSP.
Certification in one or more industry cloud certifications: (AWS SA-Professional, AZ-305, VMware VCIX-NV, or OCI Architect Professional).
Other facts
About SAIC
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion.
What you'll do
- The System Security Architect will collaborate with the Director of MMO, government Authorizing Officials, and Subject Matter Experts to deliver tailored guidance and implement comprehensive system security architecture solutions. The role involves ensuring compliance with security requirements while enabling operational excellence.
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