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IT Security Auditor

SAIC

Springfield, VA

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SKILLS
Access Control, Analysis Skills, Architectural Design, Auditing, Cloud Computing, Communications Security (COMSEC), Computer Security, Cryptography, Customer Support/Service, DOS Operating System, Data Analysis, Desktop PC, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Enterprise Applications, Enterprise Architecture, Establish Priorities, Federal Government, Firewalls, Foreign Affairs, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology/Systems Audit, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Network Routers, Network Software, Network Switching, Operating Systems, Operational Support, PCI-DSS, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Risk Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Security Analysis, Security Auditing, Security Policy, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), System Integration (SI), Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Telephony, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Willing to Travel, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Springfield, VA
POSTED
Today
Job ID: 2612437

Location: Springfield, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-11

Category: Audit

Subcategory: IT Auditor

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 75% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Top_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

Diplomatic Technology (DT). DT provides enterprise architecture design, engineering, operations and maintenance support services for desktops, servers, networks, firewalls, and enterprise applications across the Department.

The IT Security Auditor will evaluate the organization's next generation information technology infrastructure, policies, and operations to ensure they are secure, efficient, and compliant with regulatory standards. This role will methodically review controls, documentation, and processes against established frameworks. This position requires extensive foreign and domestic travel to DOS posts located worldwide (75%).

Description of Duties:
  • System Evaluations: Conducting comprehensive reviews of IT infrastructure, including networks, software, and hardware, to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Compliance Auditing: Ensuring the organization adheres to legal and industry-specific regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and PCI DSS.
  • Control Testing: Verifying the effectiveness of internal security measures like firewalls, routers/switches, encryption, and user access controls.
  • Reporting & Recommendations: Preparing detailed written reports for senior management that explain technical risks in plain language and propose actionable solutions.
  • Risk Assessment: Analyzing data to prioritize security risks based on their potential impact and likelihood.
  • Post-Breach Investigation: Participating in or leading follow-up investigations after security incidents to determine how they occurred.


Qualifications

Required Education/Experience:
  • Bachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; Masters and eight (8) years or more experience ; may accept additional experience in lieu of degree.
  • Knowledge of Post Quantum Encryption.
  • Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of operating systems (Linux, Windows), networking (VPNs, firewalls), and cloud security.
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to sift through complex data and logs to find anomalies or configuration errors.
  • Communication: Translating complex technical findings into business risks for non-technical executives.
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to verifying every detail of a security policy or system setting.

Required Clearance:
  • ship.
  • TOP SECRET (Active) with the ability to obtain TOP SECRET SCI.

Desired Experience/Skills/Attributes:
  • Previous COMSEC audit experience.
  • Familiarity with DoS environment (data and voice networks, IT security systems, policies and procedures), Foreign Affairs Handbooks (FAHs), Foreign Affairs Manuals (FAMs) preferred.
  • Interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate effectively, self-awareness, and excellent written and oral communications.



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 saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see .

About the Company

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SAIC

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions. We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2013
WEBSITE
https://jobs.saic.com/

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