Senior Cyber Defense Analyst

Job ID 2617778 **Location** Kittery, ME, US **Date Posted** 2026-10-09 **Category** Cyber **Subcategory** Cyber GRC **Schedule** Full-Time **Shift** Day Job **Travel** Yes - 10% of the time **Minimum Clearance Required Secret** **Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain** None **Potential for Remote Work** ORA\_ON\_SITE **Description** SAIC is seeking a **Senior Security Engineer** to support the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) Information Technology Programs for the Dept of the Navy. This initiative leverages advanced technologies and integrates critical defense systems to optimize ship maintenance through IT applications, systems, and training, ensuring sustained mission success in naval ship maintenance operations. **Work is performed on site in Kittery, ME.** **ROLE** Actively monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents within an organization. Utilize advanced security tools and technologies, such as Host-Based Security System (HBSS) and Security Information Event Management (SIEM) platforms, to continuously monitor network traffic, identify vulnerabilities, and detect suspicious activities. Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents, implement incident response protocols, and coordinate remediation efforts to mitigate potential risks. Collaborate with IT teams to enforce security policies, deploy updates, and ensure the overall integrity and confidentiality of information systems. Provide expert analysis on emerging threats, recommend proactive security measures, and contribute to the development of robust cybersecurity strategies. Play a critical role in maintaining a secure operational environment by ensuring rapid identification and response to cybersecurity threats. Utilize DoD standard software tools to conduct vulnerability scans and assist local Systems Administrators in maintaining positive Vulnerability Management (VM) control of systems. **Responsibilities** * Scan Utilize DoD standard software tools to conduct vulnerability scans of all equipment on the PSNS and IMF network for vulnerabilities. * Vulnerability Management (VM) Assist local Systems Administrators in maintaining positive VM control of systems under their control. * Incident Response Assist with the identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery of cybersecurity incidents, and coordinate incident response and reporting processes. * Host-Based Security System (HBSS) Assist with configuring, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining endpoint security protection technologies inclusive of HBSS; and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures and higher headquarters guidance. * Security Information Event Management (SIEM) Assist with configuring, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining sensor platforms. * NNPP Assist with maintaining VM and endpoint compliance. * Provide on-site support, including basic network administration, basic network server administration and customer support for ship cable maintenance and repair activities at the PNSY [to] include Communication Security (COMSEC) and a majority of End Device Support items. **Qualifications** **EDUCATION** Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) years of experience, or additional years of experience considered in lieu of degree. **Required Expertise** * Proficiency in utilizing DoD standard software tools to conduct thorough vulnerability scans on network equipment. * Experience assisting in the maintenance of positive Vulnerability Management (VM) control and configuring, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining endpoint security technologies, including Host-Based Security System (HBSS). * Skills in supporting the identification, protection, detection, response, and recovery of cybersecurity incidents, and coordinating incident response and reporting processes. * Familiarity with configuring and maintaining Security Information Event Management (SIEM) sensor platforms. * Capable of working under the direction and supervision of senior personnel, contributing to maintaining VM and endpoint compliance. **REQUIRED CERTIFICATION** CompTIA Security+ **REQUIRED CLEARANCE Active Secret Clearance.** **DESIRED CERTIFICATION** Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.