Lead Cyber Capabilities Engineer at SAIC

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cyber Capability Development, Cybersecurity Engineering, Lifecycle Management, Technical Leadership, System Design, Interoperability, Scalability, Project Planning, Integration, Testing, Risk Mitigation, Subject Matter Expert, Software Development, Secure Engineering, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

The Cyber Capabilities Lead Engineer will serve as the technical and programmatic lead for significant cyber capability development efforts, ensuring innovative solutions meet defined operational objectives. This individual will bring deep expertise in cybersecurity engineering and lifecycle management, providing leadership for technical teams in developing, testing, and demonstrating cutting-edge solutions. This role emphasizes collaboration, technical quality, and operational success within defined project scopes while remaining technology-agnostic to address multifaceted mission needs effectively. The Cyber Capabilities Lead Engineer will serve as the technical and programmatic lead for significant cyber capability development efforts, ensuring innovative solutions meet defined operational objectives. This individual will bring deep expertise in cybersecurity engineering and lifecycle management, providing leadership for technical teams in developing, testing, and demonstrating cutting-edge solutions. This role emphasizes collaboration, technical quality, and operational success within defined project scopes while remaining technology-agnostic to address multifaceted mission needs effectively. This role forms a critical part of delivering innovative, reliable, and scalable cyber capabilities that advance operational objectives. The Cyber Capabilities Lead Engineer will be instrumental in ensuring solutions not only meet stringent requirements but also proactively address emerging mission challenges with a focus on excellence and innovation. Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, integration, and testing of innovative cyber capabilities, ensuring delivery aligns with operational objectives. Oversee technical teams and processes, ensuring all program efforts meet operational goals and maintain high-quality engineering standards. Provide guidance in system design to ensure interoperability, scalability, and compliance with evolving cybersecurity standards. Develop and manage project plans for all capability lifecycle phases, including demonstrations, deployment, and operational support. Coordinate and integrate independent development efforts to meet schedule milestones and technical performance objectives. Monitor progress and quality through deliverables such as test reports, user guides, and formal technical reviews, ensuring stakeholder requirements are addressed. Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies to ensure success in both programmatic and technical objectives. Serve as a subject matter expert across project teams and maintain alignment with broader strategic goals. Required Qualifications: Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience. Additional experience or certifications maybe accepted in lieu of a degree. Active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory. Applicable DoD 8140 (formerly DoD 8570) certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, or similar relevant cybersecurity certifications) Desired Experience: Proven expertise in leading the development and integration of advanced cyber capabilities, including managing cross-disciplinary teams and complex projects. Demonstrated ability to lead technical engineering efforts from concept through deployment, ensuring deliverables align with programmatic and operational priorities. Comprehensive experience in software development, engineering lifecycle management, and advanced cybersecurity engineering practices. Proficiency in generating technical documentation such as test reports, user manuals, and presenting technical demonstrations as a key outcome. Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity principles, secure engineering design, and evolving cyber technologies. Proven experience leading highly technical teams within complex system engineering environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a demonstrated ability to align technical initiatives with strategic objectives. Excellent communication and documentation skills to enhance cross-team collaboration and support clear project reporting.

Responsibilities

The Lead Cyber Capabilities Engineer will direct the design, development, integration, and testing of innovative cyber capabilities, ensuring alignment with operational objectives while overseeing technical teams to maintain high-quality engineering standards. This role involves developing project plans across the capability lifecycle, monitoring progress via deliverables, and identifying risks to ensure programmatic and technical success.