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Job Details
Job ID: 2511828
Location: PASCAGOULA, MS, US
Date Posted: 2025-11-24
Category: Cyber
Subcategory: Cyber Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
SAIC is seeking a Cyber Engineer to ensure the cybersecurity of shipboard C5ISR systems by developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity plans and auditing security measures throughout the system lifecycle of the USCG Polar Security Cutter program.
Work is performed on site in Pascagoula, MS.
This position is contingent upon award news, expected in Fall 2025.
Duties:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity plan for shipboard C5ISR systems
- Conduct cybersecurity audits and maintain security requirements through system trials
- Coordinate with Bollinger, USCG, and OEM vendors for cybersecurity requirements
- Support the review of the cyber security design and integration
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, contract requirements, and best practices
- Cyber Security Plan, including the Contractor's efforts to maintain and audit Cyber Security Requirements through Ship Trials
Please view our program page for more information and to view all open positions available: jobs.saic.com/CutterC5ISR
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or related field; or Nine (9) years experience can be considered in lieu of degree
- Five (5) years extensive knowledge of cybersecurity principles and standards and C3ISR, C4ISR, C5ISR, and/or C6ISR shipboard systems and architecture
* See below to view desired C3-C6 ISR systems applicable to this program.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing cybersecurity plans
- Strong analytical skills for cybersecurity audits and reviews
- Understanding of shipboard C5ISR systems and cybersecurity requirements
- Knowledge of and experience with evaluating networking functional requirements
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities
- Experience supporting projects in a Shipyard environment
Required Clearance:
- Active Secret Clearance
Required Certification:
- Cybersecurity Workforce Level II cert i.e. Security CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP
Or must be willing to obtain/pass certification within 90 days of hire
* Key Systems C3ISR, C4ISR, C5ISR, and/or C6ISR Shipboard Experience:
C5ISR - Navy Specific Systems:
- Aegis Combat System
- Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC)
- Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS)
- Global Command and Control System - Maritime (GCCS-M)
- Distributed Common Ground System-Navy (DCGS-N)
- Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules (LCS Mission Modules)
- AN/SPY-6 Radar
- Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT)
C5ISR - USCG Specific Systems:
- Rescue 21
- National Security Cutter (NSC)
- Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC)
- Fast Response Cutter (FRC)
- SeaWatch Command Center
- National Automated Identification System (NAIS)
Additional Relevant Systems:
- Integrated Bridge System
- Gyrocompass (e.g., WSN-7)
- Surface Search Radars (e.g., AN/SPY-6, SPS-series)
- UHF, HF, VHF Marine Radios
- Shipboard Communication Cabinets
- Shipboard Alarms and Interior Communications (Safety, Warning Systems)
- Fathometer and Depth Sounding Systems
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Sonar Mission System (SMS)
- Extremely High Frequency (EHF) Communications
- NIPRNET, SIPRNET, SI LAN
Other Desired Qualifications:
- Systems Administration of NIPRNET, SIPRNET, or CENTRIX
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Security Manager or Certified Information Systems Auditor
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- TS/SCI Eligible
Location: PASCAGOULA, MS, US
Date Posted: 2025-11-24
Category: Cyber
Subcategory: Cyber Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI
Potential for Remote Work: No
Description
SAIC is seeking a Cyber Engineer to ensure the cybersecurity of shipboard C5ISR systems by developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity plans and auditing security measures throughout the system lifecycle of the USCG Polar Security Cutter program.
Work is performed on site in Pascagoula, MS.
This position is contingent upon award news, expected in Fall 2025.
Duties:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity plan for shipboard C5ISR systems
- Conduct cybersecurity audits and maintain security requirements through system trials
- Coordinate with Bollinger, USCG, and OEM vendors for cybersecurity requirements
- Support the review of the cyber security design and integration
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, contract requirements, and best practices
- Cyber Security Plan, including the Contractor's efforts to maintain and audit Cyber Security Requirements through Ship Trials
Please view our program page for more information and to view all open positions available: jobs.saic.com/CutterC5ISR
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or related field; or Nine (9) years experience can be considered in lieu of degree
- Five (5) years extensive knowledge of cybersecurity principles and standards and C3ISR, C4ISR, C5ISR, and/or C6ISR shipboard systems and architecture
* See below to view desired C3-C6 ISR systems applicable to this program.
- Proficiency in developing and implementing cybersecurity plans
- Strong analytical skills for cybersecurity audits and reviews
- Understanding of shipboard C5ISR systems and cybersecurity requirements
- Knowledge of and experience with evaluating networking functional requirements
- Excellent communication and coordination abilities
- Experience supporting projects in a Shipyard environment
Required Clearance:
- Active Secret Clearance
Required Certification:
- Cybersecurity Workforce Level II cert i.e. Security CE, CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP
Or must be willing to obtain/pass certification within 90 days of hire
* Key Systems C3ISR, C4ISR, C5ISR, and/or C6ISR Shipboard Experience:
C5ISR - Navy Specific Systems:
- Aegis Combat System
- Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC)
- Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS)
- Global Command and Control System - Maritime (GCCS-M)
- Distributed Common Ground System-Navy (DCGS-N)
- Littoral Combat Ship Mission Modules (LCS Mission Modules)
- AN/SPY-6 Radar
- Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT)
C5ISR - USCG Specific Systems:
- Rescue 21
- National Security Cutter (NSC)
- Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC)
- Fast Response Cutter (FRC)
- SeaWatch Command Center
- National Automated Identification System (NAIS)
Additional Relevant Systems:
- Integrated Bridge System
- Gyrocompass (e.g., WSN-7)
- Surface Search Radars (e.g., AN/SPY-6, SPS-series)
- UHF, HF, VHF Marine Radios
- Shipboard Communication Cabinets
- Shipboard Alarms and Interior Communications (Safety, Warning Systems)
- Fathometer and Depth Sounding Systems
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Sonar Mission System (SMS)
- Extremely High Frequency (EHF) Communications
- NIPRNET, SIPRNET, SI LAN
Other Desired Qualifications:
- Systems Administration of NIPRNET, SIPRNET, or CENTRIX
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Information Security Manager or Certified Information Systems Auditor
- GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- TS/SCI Eligible
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