Cyber Engineer Associate

Cyber Engineer Associate

Job ID: 2616914

Location: Chantilly, VA, United States

Date Posted: Sep 17, 2026

Category: Cyber

Subcategory: Cyber Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: No

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a self-motivated TS/SCI cleared individual looking to move into the IT/Cybersecurity workforce. SAIC''s Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group has an opening for a Cyber analyst/Help Desk/System Administrator that will join a 20+ year program in maintaining, validating, and performing continuous monitoring while supporting end users and developers.

A successful candidate will help the program keep up-to-date with the latest technology and associated policies while focused on continuous monitoring activities to include regular scanning and patching, supporting software updates with opportunities for minor development (scripting), web application testing, and learning how to navigate the government's Risk Management Framework.

Role may include assisting and eventually running user training sessions.

Qualifications

Required skills:

• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification (such as CompTIA A+ or Network+)
• Willingness to work with the Linux command line
• Comfortable working closely with senior team members and users of all levels to help document software issues, and suggested enhancements
• A willingness to keep up to date with cloud technology, assisting with the integration of new technology to keep software and infrastructure use up-to-date, especially regarding updates to security

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability/desire to attain a DoD IAT Level II certification (such as CompTIA Security+)
• AWS Cloud experience a plus
• Scripting and/or programming experience a plus
• Service desk / customer service experience plus
• Cyber security experience a plus

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

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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