CACI International

Cyber Analyst

CACI International$75K — $158K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active DoD Secret clearance or higher required.
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in IT, with 5+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity.
  • Certifications meeting DoD 8140 IAT Level II standards (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP) required.
  • Knowledge of DoD Cybersecurity policies, RMF, and NIST SP 800-53 for system accreditation.
  • Experience in developing RMF artifacts and implementing security controls.
  • Capability to analyze and report security vulnerabilities effectively to leadership.
  • Experience with DoD tools for vulnerability assessments and compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and report security posture for mission-critical systems, providing risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
  • Collaborate with development and administration teams to secure applications and environments.
  • Perform RMF tasks for system assessment and authorization processes.
  • Prepare customer deliverables based on scope and execution requirements.
  • Provide information assurance expertise while prioritizing user mission needs.
  • Work with a supportive team, fostering a collaborative working environment.
  • Exhibit self-motivation and strong communication skills for technical collaboration.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans.
  • Wellness programs.
  • Financial and retirement benefits.
  • Family support services.
  • Continuing education opportunities.
  • Paid time off for work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Cyber Analyst

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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Responsibility:
  • Collaboratively monitor and report the security posture for mission critical systems, including communicating risk and recommended mitigations.
  • Collaborate with development, system administration, and test teams to maintain secure applications and environments.
  • Perform Risk Management Framework (RMF) tasking in support of assessment and authorization for system deployment.
  • Prepare and deliver customer deliverables and scope execution requirements established by customer.
  • Provide information assurance expertise, be highly self-directed and motivated, and collaborate respectfully with their teammates, always keeping user mission first.
  • Work with highly motivated teammates that will support you and expect reciprocal support.
  • Be self-motivated and possess understanding of technical concepts, have good communication skills, and able and willing to collaborate on technical items with the larger team.


Qualifications:

Required:
  • Must have active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
  • Bachelor's degree (preferably IT-related), 5+ years' experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, system administration, or equivalent combination to reflect knowledge and experience.
  • Must possess certifications that meet or exceed DoD 8140 IAT Level II requirements (ex. CompTIA Security+, CISSP).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of DoD Cybersecurity policies, procedures, and practices (including RMF and NIST SP 800-53 publications) to achieve and maintain system accreditation and authorization.
  • Experience developing RMF artifacts and implementing security controls.
  • Experience analyzing, summarizing, and reporting security vulnerabilities and weaknesses verbally and in writing to the appropriate level of leadership.
  • Knowledge and experience using DoD tools and capabilities for vulnerability assessments and compliance reporting (eMASS, ACAS, STIGs, SRGs, SCAP, XCCDF, etc.)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Network Architecture. This includes understanding of computers, operating systems (Linux and Windows-based), networks, network devices, deployment environments (e.g., data center, cloud, etc.), systems and application security threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Experience working with developers and system administrators to identify, communicate, and resolve issues. This includes developing and implementing mitigation strategies and methods to resolve problems, and to lead re-testing and re-evaluation of affected systems.
  • Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills to facilitate team interaction and support system documentation.
  • Possess ability to work independently and meeting strict standards.


Desired:
  • Experience supporting information assurance for US Navy systems.
  • Experience performing information assurance for cloud environments (and/or cloud-related certification).
  • Familiarity or experience with CI/CD DevOps processes and tools.
  • Familiarity or experience with tools for scanning system and code vulnerabilities.
  • Possession of an active Top Secret security clearance.


What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$75,200-$158,100

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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