CACI International

Cybersecurity Engineer Lead

CACI International$126K — $277K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required.
  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related fields.
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering and architecture.
  • Proven track record of architecting solutions for DoD or Intelligence Community.
  • Expertise in Zero Trust architecture principles and strategies.
  • Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and ATO activities.
  • Familiarity with NIST security frameworks and ICAM solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement Zero Trust security frameworks.
  • Design secure system architectures compliant with NIST and DoD standards.
  • Lead security assessments and vulnerability analyses.
  • Architect and validate Cross Domain Solutions for secure information sharing.
  • Implement Security Technical Implementation Guides and automated compliance solutions.
  • Develop IAM solutions using MFA, RBAC, and ABAC practices.
  • Provide technical guidance on cybersecurity architecture decisions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness programs.
  • Financial and retirement benefits.
  • Family support and continuing education opportunities.
  • Flexible time off policies and professional development initiatives.
  • Competitive compensation aligned with skills and experience.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer Lead

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

Lead cybersecurity architecture development and implementation for complex Department of Defense intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber systems. As a CybersecurityEngineerLead, you will:

  • Design and develop enterprise-level cybersecurity architectures for intelligence and mission systemsoperatingacross multiple security domains

  • Lead Zero Trust architecture implementation and Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solutions for defense systems

  • Architect Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) and secure data transfer capabilities between unclassified, secret, and TS/SCI environments

  • Develop cybersecurity strategies, policies, and technical standards to protect mission-critical systems

  • Lead Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and Authorization to Operate (ATO) efforts for complex systems

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cybersecurity engineering teams

  • Interface with government program offices, Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), and Authorizing Officials

Responsibilities:

  • Architectand implement Zero Trust security frameworks incorporating micro-segmentation, continuous verification, andleast-privilegeaccess controls
  • Designsecure system architectures thatcomply withNIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, DoD RMF, and Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503 requirements
  • Developsecurity architecture artifacts including system security plans, security architecture diagrams, data flow diagrams, and threat models
  • Leadsecurity assessments, vulnerability analyses, penetration testing coordination, and security control validation activities
  • ArchitectandvalidateCross Domain Solutions (CDS) for Multi-Level Security (MLS) and secure information sharing across classification boundaries
  • ImplementSecurity Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), secure configuration baselines, and automated compliance scanning solutions
  • DesignIdentity and Access Management (IAM) solutions incorporating Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
  • ArchitectsecureDevSecOpspipelines integrating continuous security validation, automated vulnerability scanning, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) security controls
  • Developencryption strategies, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) implementations, and cryptographic key management solutions
  • Leadsecurity architecture reviews, threat modeling sessions, and design review boards
  • Developcybersecurity roadmapsidentifyingmodernization opportunities, emerging threats, and technology insertion strategies
  • Providetechnical guidance on security architecture decisions to program managers, system engineers, and development teams
  • Supportincident response planning, security event analysis, and continuous monitoring architectures
  • Maintaincurrent knowledge of emerging threats, attack vectors, and defensive technologies applicable to defense intelligence systems

Qualifications:

Required:

  • ActiveTop Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (required)
  • Master'sdegree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with concentration in computer science
  • 10+ years of professional experience with cybersecurity engineering and architecture
  • Demonstratedexperience architecting enterprise cybersecurity solutions for DoD or Intelligence Community systems
  • Strongunderstanding of Zero Trust architecture principles and implementation strategies
  • Provenexperience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes including IATT, ATC, and ATO activities
  • Experiencedesigning and implementing Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for multi-level security environments
  • Deepknowledge of security frameworks including NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CNSSI 1253, and ICD 503
  • Experiencewith Identity and Credential Access Management (ICAM)architecturesand implementations
  • Strongunderstanding of defense-in-depth strategies, network security architecture, and secure system design principles
  • Experiencewith security assessment tools such as ACAS (Nessus),eMASS, and security automation platforms
  • Demonstratedability to lead technical teams and influence cybersecurity strategy
  • Excellenttechnical writing and communication skills with ability to brief senior leadership
  • IAM, IAT, or IASAE Level I certification per DoD 8570.01-M (or DoD 8140 equivalent)

Desired:

  • CISSP(Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certification
  • CCSP(Certified Cloud Security Professional) or cloud security architecture certifications (AWS Security, Azure Security)
  • Experiencewith DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements and implementation
  • Knowledgeof C5ISR, SIGINT, EW, or intelligence systems security requirements
  • Experiencewith Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) architectures
  • Familiaritywith container security, Kubernetes security, and cloud-native security architectures
  • Understandingof AI/ML security considerations and adversarial machine learning threats
  • Knowledgeof electromagnetic spectrum operations security and TEMPEST requirements
  • Experiencewith insider threat detection and User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
  • Understandingof supply chain risk management and hardware security
  • Familiaritywith secure communications systems and COMSEC principles
  • Experiencesupporting government program offices in intelligence orspecial accessprograms
  • Backgroundin security engineering for tactical edge computing and disconnected/intermittent/limited (DIL) environments


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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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$126,100 - 277,300 USD

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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