Cyber Security Engineer

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

Exciting Career Opportunity: Join Our Elite Cybersecurity Team!

Are you a cybersecurity enthusiast eager to tackle cutting-edge technical challenges? CACI invites you to be a part of our dynamic team as a Cyber Security Engineer at the prestigious C5ISR Center located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a role that combines innovation, collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving

Be a Part of Something Big:

Join a passionate team of cyber security engineers dedicated to performing advanced vulnerability assessments for the Cyber Security (CS) Division within the Engineering and Services Innovation (ESI) Directorate. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing national security and protecting critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct In-Depth Security Assessments: Identify vulnerabilities and propose robust mitigation strategies across diverse technologies.

• Master the Art of Penetration Testing: Utilize the complete penetration testing lifecycle to evaluate web applications, networked devices, standalone software, and more. ​

• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Employ proven methodologies and adaptive techniques to maintain a cutting-edge approach.

• Innovate Continuously: Evaluate and integrate new tools and tactics to ensure your testing remains effective and impactful.

• Drive Research and Development: Contribute to ongoing efforts exploring current and emerging technologies to expand our team’s capabilities.

• Embrace New Experiences: Enjoy occasional travel (up to 10%) to apply your skills in various environments.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical cybersecurity assessments and/or penetration testing.

• Proficiency in utilizing tools and methodologies to evaluate network and application-level technologies.

• Intermediate knowledge of Linux and Windows internals.

• Strong technical understanding of networking protocols, hardware, and software.

• Ability to interpret network traffic using tools like Wireshark and Burp Suite.

• Familiarity with hypervisor virtualization (VMware, VirtualBox, ESXi).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work in a secure SCIF lab setting and collaborate effectively both individually and as part of a team.

Desired:

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent).

• OSCP or equivalent certification.

• Basic cryptography knowledge.

• Basic programming/scripting experience (Python, Java, C/C++, bash).

• Code analysis and reverse engineering experience.

• Knowledge of chip-off, fault-injection, and similar hardware hacking techniques.

• Familiarity with COTS/GOTS radios, SDRs, and RF concepts.

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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.

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