Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

What You'll Get to Do:

As a Cybersecurity Specialist, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the security and resilience of our digital infrastructure. You will leverage your extensive experience in cybersecurity policy compliance and your technical expertise to enhance our cyber defense capabilities. Your role will involve proactive measures to safeguard our networks, as well as responding to security breaches to maintain a secure environment. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the strategic cybersecurity initiatives of our organization.

More About the Role:

• In this role, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies, including Assessment and Authorization requirements.

• Planning, implementing, upgrading, and monitoring cybersecurity measures to improve cyber defense and maintain a cyber-resilient network.

• Assessing cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risks and proposing and implementing remediation actions or risk mitigation strategies.

• Ensuring appropriate security controls are in place to safeguard digital files and electronic infrastructure.

• Responding to computer security breaches, re-establishing protections, and making required reports.

• Conducting security audits on IT infrastructure and managing appropriate scans and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) checklists.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and enforce cybersecurity best practices.

• Staying updated with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies to continuously improve our security posture.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with a concentration in computer science or equivalent.

• Certification as Information Assurance Management (IAM) or Information Assurance Technical (IAT) or Information Assurance System Architect and Engineer (IASAE) Level I per DoD 8570.1M, depending on PWS tasking.

• Ten (10) years of experience in preparing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity policies, including Assessment and Authorization requirements.

• Experience in planning, implementing, upgrading, and monitoring cybersecurity measures to improve cyber defense and maintain a cyber-resilient network.

• Experience in assessing cybersecurity vulnerabilities for risks and proposing and implementing remediation actions or risk mitigation strategies.

• Experience in ensuring appropriate security controls are in place to safeguard digital files and electronic infrastructure.

• Experience in responding to computer security breaches and re-establishing protections.

• Three (3) years of experience conducting security audits on IT infrastructure and managing appropriate scans and STIG checklists.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

• A proactive attitude and a commitment to staying updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• AWS Security Certification Specialty.

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

What We Can Offer You:

• We've been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

• We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

• We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation's highest priorities.

• For over 60 years, the principles of CACI's unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

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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 takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. 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. (~~~)

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 (~~~) .

The proposed salary range for this position is

$95,500-$210,100

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