CACI International

Cybersecurity Software Engineer

CACI International$94K — $198K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, cyber engineering, systems engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years experience in cyber engineering, with 2 years in modern software technologies
  • Demonstrated Kubernetes security engineering and secure SDLC deployment experience
  • Hands-on experience with cyber engineering toolsets, including SIEM, SAST, and DAST
  • Knowledge of Zero Trust tools and automated continuous monitoring
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain polygraph
  • Experience with at least one scripting language, including Ansible playbooks

Responsibilities

  • Automate cybersecurity tools using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for secure platforms
  • Engineer security controls for PaaS and mission applications to enhance automation and compliance
  • Streamline vulnerability remediation and enhance system adaptability
  • Support secure software deployments on containerized platforms
  • Contribute to the automation of cybersecurity tools and integration into dashboards
  • Write playbooks and scripts for automation and monitoring
  • Collaborate across teams to improve security throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Benefits

  • Flexible time off to maintain work-life balance
  • Access to robust learning resources for professional development
  • Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits
  • Financial and retirement benefits to support long-term goals
  • Family support programs
  • Opportunities for continuous career growth and advancement
Full Job Description
Job Title: Cybersecurity Software Engineer

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: Continental US

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We are seeking someone with technical experience who is highly skilled in cyber engineering to be responsible for toolset design, implementation, automation, and optimization of Spectral enterprise-wide security solutions. Desired cyber engineering skillsets will be responsible for continuous development of secure software solutions and hardened mission applications.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on cyber engineering experience with cyber analytics and reverse engineering tactics on Kubernetes infrastructure, who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments, and has a proven track record of technical advancements in cyber engineering, cybersecurity engineering, analysis, and modern software deliverables. 



Responsibilities:
-- Automate cybersecurity tools within the infrastructure as code (IaC) for on-prem and distributed platforms and mission applications with end-to-end integrated Zero Trust capability. 
-- Engineer security controls into the IaC, platform as a service (PaaS), and mission applications, automate and streamline outputs for IAM, encryption, logging, and monitoring compliance.
-- Automate hardening of IaC, PaaS, and mission applications leveraging STIG/SRGs, CIS benchmarks.
-- Support secure software deployments, containerized platforms and mission applications.
-- Contribute to cybersecurity tools pipeline integration, enforcement, and automate tool outputs into dynamic decision-making dashboards.
-- Engineer security controls into the IaC, PaaS, and mission applications to modernize and rapidly produce body of evidence for continuous delivery, monitoring, updates, and improvements.
-- Streamline vulnerability remediation outcomes and engineer continuous system resiliency, adaptability, drift correction, and responsiveness to updates.
-- Write Ansible playbooks and scripts using developer tools and repositories.
-- Enable system patch management enforcement, SBOM, RBOM, and artifact generation.
-- Cross-functional collaboration with software development, IT, DevOps, hardware/engineering teams, and customer to continuously integrate and improve security posture throughout the SDLC.



Qualifications:

Required:
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Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, cyber engineering, systems engineering, information technology, or a related field.
-- 5+ years’ experience in cyber engineering, at least 2 years with modern software technologies.
-- Demonstrate Kubernetes security engineering, secure SDLC deployment, and cloud-native security.
-- Hands-on technical experience with cyber engineering toolsets and deployments, to include SIEM, SAST, DAST, SCA, and vulnerability exposure technologies integrations and use cases.
-- Knowledge of Zero Trust tools, PaaS artifact generation via automation and continuous monitoring.
-- Working IaC, PaaS, and mission application knowledge, metrics reporting, and telemetry pipelines.
-- Active TS/SCI and an ability to obtain the required polygraph.
-- Sec+, or an ability to obtain within 90 days of onboarding.
-- Experience in at least one scripting language, and knowledge in Ansible playbooks.
-- Working knowledge in network protocols, TCP/IP stack, firewalls, and packet inspection tools.


Desired:
-- More than one industry certification (CISSP, CEH, AWS), or equivalent.
-- SANs or CKA in progress
-- Knowledge in DevSecOps pipelines and tools.
-- Experience container scanning and policy-as-code.
-- Knowledge in STIG/SRG and control engineering automation.


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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.


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:

$94,400 - $198,200

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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