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Principal Cyber Engineer
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San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listed on 2026-08-22
Listing for:
SAIC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Network Security
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: San Diego, CA, US
Date Posted:
Category: Cyber
Subcategory: Cyber Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: _SITE
Description
SAIC is seeking a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer to support critical Navy communication systems within the DoD. This role is ideal for a hands-on security professional with deep engineering expertise, offensive security experience, and a proven track record securing classified and high-security environments. Support enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM), PKI, and Zero Trust initiatives. In this role, you will design, implement, automate, and maintain secure identity and cryptographic infrastructure solutions for large-scale enterprise environments.
You will serve as a key technical expert collaborating with engineers, program managers, and government personnel to deliver secure, resilient systems for our nation's warfighters.
This role is fully ON-SITE in San Diego, CA. Must be local to area. Up to 10% travel involved.
JOB DUTIES:
- Plan and execute penetration tests and red team exercises against classified systems, networks, and applications simulating advanced persistent threats (APT)
- Perform network traffic analysis and threat detection using Wireshark and other offensive/defensive security tools
- Design, implement, and maintain air-gap architectures, data diodes, and secure offline transfer mechanisms
- Architect and harden IT systems, virtualized environments, and network security devices in classified settings
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and develop mitigation strategies aligned with DISA STIGs and DoD standards
- Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise PKI environments
- Identify and implement process improvements for cybersecurity sustainment across the operational environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education and experience:
- Bachelors in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering and nine (9) years or more experience;
Years of experience in lieu of degree to be considered. - 9+ Years in Cybersecurity Engineering or related discipline
- 5+ years hands on designing, implementing, or supporting hardened IT systems in classified or high-security environments
- Proven penetration testing and/or red team experience against DoD/IC systems
- Demonstrated experience with air-gap architecture, data diodes, and secure offline transfer mechanisms
- Experience working with Nutanix-based architecture
- Must have an Active TS/SCI to start
- Deep knowledge of DoD/IC security frameworks (NIST RMF, DISA STIG, DoD CC SRG)
- Proficiency with network security devices (firewalls, IDS/IPS, routers, switches) and secure protocols (IPSec, TLS/DTLS, SSH, S/MIME)
- Network traffic analysis using Wireshark
- Strong scripting/programming skills (Python, Bash, Power Shell, C/C++)
- Experience with HSM, TPM, and PKI implementation
- Familiarity with virtualization/containers (VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Docker) in hardened, secure contexts
- IAM Level II/III per DoD 8570.01-M (CISSP, CISM, or CAP)
- Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field
- 9+ years supporting DoD/DoN Navy-focused programs
- Experience with NIWC Pacific or Navy organizations
- Familiarity with NIAP and Common Criteria technologies
- Strong communication skills for senior leadership and multidisciplinary team engagement
- Offensive security certifications (OSCP, GPEN, or GWAPT)
SAIC is a premier technology integrator providing full life cycle services and solutions in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC is Redefining Ingenuity through its deep customer and domain knowledge to enable the delivery of systems engineering and integration offerings for large, complex projects. SAIC's approximately 15,000 employees are driven by integrity and mission focus to serve customers in the U.S. federal government.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $4.5 billion. For more information, visit For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .
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