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Network Intrusion Specialist

SAIC
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/23/2026
Job ID 2617212

Location Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted 2026-09-24

Category Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory Systems Engineer

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to act as a Network Intrusion Specialist to provide onsite systems engineering and technical advisory (SETA) services in support of an SAIC Prime Program at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in Chantilly, VA.

The Network Intrusion Specialist will support a Government customer with multiple satellite systems, both on-orbit and in development. They will also support communication systems, network, and crypto acquisition activities for multiple major satellite programs.

Note An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly is required to be considered for this role

Job Responsibilities to include

  • Support the System Program Office (SPO) in an acquisition capacity for planning, execution, monitoring, and oversight of communication, network, and crypto acquisitions.
  • Analyze PCAP data and IDS/IPS alerts. Trace network-based attacks. Support containment of live network intrusions. Increase monitoring and auditing of black transport.
  • Develop documents and briefings to communicate work or study status, briefs Government and industry as required
  • Support Contract Officer Technical Representatives (COTRs) and Developers by coordinating with other acquisition domain SMEs and program stakeholders to develop, modify, and maintain contract documentation
  • Review Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables to ensure content, accuracy, and sufficiency to meet program requirements and objectives
  • Participate in program reviews and technical interchange meetings between developers and COTR
  • Travel is required and may occur once a month.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly 
  • Understanding and experience within how space communication, network, and crypto systems are designed, specified, developed, manufactured, and tested
  • Experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and information security policies and standards
  • Experience with NRO satellite systems
  • Available to travel domestically up to 25%

2026.10.2

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Salary : $160,001 - $200,000

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