Job Description
Join the Mission. SAIC is seeking a skilled Senior Information Security Analyst to support critical government missions in San Antonio, Texas. In this role, you will be at the forefront of protecting national security infrastructure, ensuring compliance with rigorous federal standards, and safeguarding sensitive data against evolving cyber threats. This is a unique opportunity to work with a Fortune 500 company at the heart of the defense industry.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Directly contribute to the security posture of federal agencies.
- Competitive Compensation: Base salary of $85,000 - $115,000 plus comprehensive benefits.
- Flexible Work: Hybrid work model available.
- Professional Growth: Access to world-class training and certification reimbursement.
San Antonio offers a rich cultural experience with a strong military community. If you are looking for a full-time government contracting role that challenges your skills and values your expertise, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security gaps in network systems and applications.
- Monitor security alerts and incidents to respond to threats in real-time and minimize potential damage.
- Ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA, and other regulatory frameworks through regular audits and reporting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices and policies.
- Manage security configurations for cloud environments (AWS/Azure) and on-premise infrastructure.
- Document security incidents and maintain detailed audit trails for regulatory review.
- Provide expert guidance on risk management and security architecture design.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Information Security, IT Audit, or Risk Management.
- Active Top Secret security clearance is required.
- Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 security controls and FISMA compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and SIEM analysis.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Security+ preferred.
- Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cloud security.