Senior Cyber Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

CACI is looking to hire a Senior Cyber Engineer to join our Spectral Cyber team supporting the production of high-quality software applications to support the U.S. Navy mission. The ideal candidate will support the U.S. Navy Spectral Program. Spectral is a seven-year $1.2B program to provide the U.S. Navy's next-generation signals intelligence, electronic warfare, and information operations software technologies. The Spectral system is critical to the ability for our forces to fight and win in the increasingly sophisticated and complex cyber and electronic threats of our adversaries.

 

We are seeking someone with technical experience who is highly skilled to be responsible for cybersecurity toolset design and implementation, and optimization of Spectral enterprise-wide security solutions. This technical leader will be responsible for developing technical secure architectures, mission applications, and infrastructure remain resilient against evolving threats.

 

The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on cyber engineering expertise with strategic thinking, who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments, and has a proven track record of delivering cyber engineering, cybersecurity, and information technology deliverables.  

This role will support multiple sites across the country via on-site, hybrid, and remote support. Travel may occasionally be requested.This role is targeting a highly skilled cyber engineer to work from Austin, TX, Chantilly, VA, or Melbourne, FL.

Responsibilities:

Produce cybersecurity architecture design for on-prem and distributed mission applications with Zero Trust framework and toolsets implemented.Demonstrate resident SME level and provide technical leadership to produce secure configuration, hardening, patch management, encryption standards, identity and access controls, and data protection solutions.Design, implement, and manage cybersecurity threat detection/response, tools, and controls left in DevOps (e.g., SIEM, HBSS, ACAS, logical firewalls, DLP, EDR, OWASP, IDS/IPS, SonarQube, Xray, etc).Conduct vulnerability scanning and lead remediation activities, monitor logs and alerts to identify anomalies and potential threats; tune detection rulesets and policies as required.Automate vulnerability scanning, remediation, and POAM generation to shift cybersecurity left in DevOps through cyber tool deployment as part of infrastructure as code (IaC).Serve as a cybersecurity SME and onsite ISSO related responsibilities to enable successful AI SIT, HACSIM, FAT, PAT, LSA and other related customer deployment test events.Automate cyber workflows to streamline security related metrics, artifacts, and dynamically adapt to modular software delivery scalability model.Support the production of body of evidence generation to support Spectral Authority to Operate through internal and external audits, ensuring system compliance with DOD/NIST and U.S. Navy regulations (e.g., NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, RMF).Develop means to automate threat modeling and risk assessments to include BOE generation for enabling rapid decision making against new, emerging, and existing open architecture systems and applications.Capable of collaborating cross-functionally with software development, IT, DevOps, and hardware/engineering teams to continuously integrate and improve SDLC security.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field10+ years’ experience in cybersecurity engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead role.Proven DOD expertise in enterprise cybersecurity architecture, secure SDLC, and cloud-native security.Deep understanding and technical employment of cybersecurity tools and technologies including SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, HBSS, VRAM, etc), endpoint detection platforms (e.g., Crowdstrike), and vulnerability scanners (e.g., Xray, SonarQube, OWASP, Nessus, etc).Hands-on experience with Zero Trust implementation, micro-segmentation, and identity-centric security services.Proven ability to communicate complex cybersecurity concepts to engineering, program management, and executive audiences.Active TS/SCI and an ability to obtain a Poly.Sec+ and/or CISSP certification, or an ability to obtain within 90 days of onboarding.Experience in at least one or more scripting languages (e.g., bask, python, java, powershell, etc) for automation.Working knowledge in network protocols, TCP/IP stack, firewalls, and packet inspection tools (e.g., Wireshark) on Linux, Windows, and Kubernetes system security.

Desired:

More than one industry certification (CISSP, GSEC, CEH, GCIH, CISSP Associate), or equivalent.Familiarity in multiple programming / scripting languages to streamline automation.Exposure to DevSecOps pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, ArgoCD, etc).Experience managing cross-enclave environments, classified systems, or highly regulated environments.Knowledge of advanced threat modeling and adversary emulation techniques (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, etc).

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

 

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$114,600-$252,100

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.