Cyber Security Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

Anticipated Posting End: 7/29/2024

We are seeking a passionate Information Assurance Engineer to support the cyber security mission of NGA SAFFIRE Program, helping enable the secure deployment of critical mission systems. You use these skills where the rubber meets the road, working with the internal development and systems teams as well as the government security experts, doing work that matters for some of the U.S. Government’s most critical missions, and utilizing the latest technologies in Cloud Computing, AI/ML, and DevSecOps.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Participate in systems design process to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security requirements using applicable baseline security controls (NIST) as one of the sources for security requirements.
• Analyze technical information to determine the best cyber protection technologies; AND recommend implementations for software programs.
• Perform technical analysis to determine the system security posture impact level, evaluate assigned security controls, conduct a technical security assessment and establish roadmaps for mitigation of vulnerabilities, and produced artifacts to successfully achieve an Authority to Operate from an Authorizing Official.
• Identify and solve technical issues relating to system hardening ensuring system availability, integrity, authentication and confidentiality.
• Perform assessment and compliance activities by using the assessment tools and procedures within the Xacta IA Manager to manage security compliance and risk, upload artifacts, and track projects as they flow through the RMF process.
• Interface with the Program Management Office (PMO) and Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) while completing security controls implementation, self-compliance tests, security test plans, and creating/updating the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
• Provide final approval of all account creation request ensuring the proper documents and certificates are included; perform annual verification.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph
• Experience with evaluating Information Assurance compliance of a system against current RMF and expertise DoD Cybersecurity policies as outlined in NIST SP 800-37 and 800-53, rev 4.
• Experience with vulnerability and compliance assessment scanning tools and reporting, along with intrusion detection technologies, intrusion prevention technologies, and Host-Based Security System (HBSS)
• Bachelor’s degree (in IS Technology, Computer Science or related field) or 4-7 years equivalent experience. 
• DOD Directive 8570 IAT II certification (Security+ or equivalent). 

What We Can Offer You:

• 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

Company Overview:

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.

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

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