Program Security Engineer

Description SAICu2019s Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group (AFSI BG) is currently hiring to advance space capabilities supporting our Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community customers. Ten miles from the SAIC headquarters, our Chantilly, VA team supports systems acquisition & development, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration and more. This position is for Program Security Engineer for a large, multi-year contract supporting a cutting-edge and innovative space program. Be part of a highly effective and collaborative front office team responsible for maximizing the effectiveness of our staff and our program. Program Security Engineer supports the SETA Program Management Office serving as the lead interface for multiple security responsibilities including Program Security, InfoSec/IT Security, and Facility Security. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Role Responsibilities: u00b7 Refine and guide the implementation of the Contractu2019s Program Protection Implementation Plan (PPIP) based on the Customeru2019s Program Protection Plan directing implementation of controls to protect classified information. u00b7 Refine and guide the implementation of the Contractu2019s security Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) directing safe behaviors in secure program facilities. Lead annual self-inspections. u00b7 Gather information and generate Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages for small program-managed IT systems. Coordinate packages with Customer Security Control Assessors (SCA) to receive and maintain ATO approvals. u00b7 Interface with Contractor and Government Program Security Officers (PSO) to advise on implementation of program security controls and mitigations. u00b7 Proactively partner with corporate security professionals including Contractor Program Security Officers (CPSO) and Information System Security Engineers (ISSE). Qualifications u00b7 Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph. u00b7 At least 4 years experience in program security or information systems security. u00b7 Bachelors degree and 10 years of related experience. u00b7 Experience supporting DoD Special Access Programs (SAP) and adherence to the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG). u00b7 Experience with IT accreditation including Intelligence Overlays. u00b7 Experience creating and maintaining Security related documentation u00b7 Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations). u00b7 Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills. u00b7 Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with limited direct supervision. Desired Qualifications: u00b7 Experience working in an ISSM or ISSE role. u00b7 Experience working in a PSO role for a Program or Contract. REQNUMBER: 2512574SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit . For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Created: 2025-12-24