CACI International

Information Systems Security Engineer

CACI International$82K — $172K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Top Secret SCI clearance with ability to obtain polygraph
  • DOD 8140 Certification relevant to role (minimum Security+)
  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years, or Master's with 6+ years of relevant experience
  • Technical experience demonstrating increasing responsibility in information assurance
  • Experience with ICD 503 certification and accreditation
  • Familiarity with NIST Special Publication 800-37 and related documents
  • Commitment to ongoing technical and security training in cybersecurity

Responsibilities

  • Support engineering solution design in line with U.S. Government Information Assurance (IA) standards
  • Implement Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles to enhance cybersecurity posture
  • Research and recommend security controls using Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Oversee development of test cases and test scenarios for security control validation
  • Develop templates for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation
  • Lead cybersecurity testing initiatives to demonstrate security posture outcomes
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on cyber hygiene best practices and vulnerability awareness

Benefits

  • Healthcare and wellness benefits
  • Financial and retirement savings plans
  • Family support programs
  • Opportunities for continuing education
  • Generous time-off policies
Full Job Description
Job Title: Information Systems Security Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

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: 1/1/2027

The Opportunity:

The CIS program supports our intelligence customer deliver IT services to conduct its globally distributed operations. We are driving an exciting technological transformation of customer IT services by leading the design, development, implementation, and operation of cutting-edge solutions. This includes continuous service improvement through the modernization of IT system infrastructure.

CACI is looking for an experienced, innovative, and motivated Information Systems Security Engineer to support the mission objectives and needs of the customer, the Defense Intelligence Agency. In this role, you will be a key technical member of our engineering team and contributor to designing, delivering, and maintaining secure IT services. You will collaborate with our team of engineers, cyber professionals and our government stakeholders to secure some of the world’s most sensitive systems.

The position is contingent upon award of the DIA SITE III CIO Infrastructure Services (CIS) contract.

Responsibilities:

  • Support engineering solution design and development and their adherence to all aspects of applicable U.S. Government Information Assurance (IA) standards and programs, including Director of Central Intelligence Directives (DCIDs), IC Directive (ICD) 503, and associated DoD and NIST publications

  • Implements Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and capabilities supporting the cybersecurity posture for the environment and the network; enforces compliance with Identity Credential and Access Management (ICAM) policies for all information systems, services, and solutions over the life of the contract

  • Research, analyze, and recommend security controls and their implementation in IT solutions using Risk Management Framework (RMF) and other applicable guidance

  • Oversee development of test cases, test scenarios, and specific test scripts that exercise and validate application of identified security controls; includes both expected positive and negative outcome testing for comprehensive cybersecurity coverage

  • Develop procedures and templates for Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation and related artifacts

  • Oversee all development and integration cybersecurity testing initiatives and ensures sufficient bodies of evidence artifacts are produced to demonstrate infrastructure security posture outcomes

  • Collaborate with program ISSO and government stakeholders of cyber hygiene best practices, vulnerability awareness, actions, and remediations, including those from DoD IAVA/IAVB, CERT CVE, and IC-related tracking databases

  • Guide and provide expertise into other cross-discipline IA controls or services (e.g., industrial security, physical security, special programs) for program and Government security personnel

  • Provide engineering services in support of operations transition

  • Aid in creation of content required documentation, reports, and data adhering to schedule, format, and content requirements specified by the contract

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Must hold a current Top Secret SCI clearance with ability to obtain poly prior to start

  • DOD 8140 Certification applicable to role (minimum Security+)

  • HS and 12+ years of experience, an AA and 10+ years of experience, BS/BA and 8+ years of experience, MS/MA and 6+ years of experience, or PhD and 4+ years of experience

  • Certification and two years of hands-on technical experience demonstrating progressively increasing responsibility for information assurance

  • Experience in ICD 503 certification and accreditation

  • Familiarization with NIST Special Publication 800-37 Revision 1, Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Systems; Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 1253; and NIST SP 800-53 Revisions 3 and 4, NIST SP 800-39, and NIST SP 800-30

  • Maintain required technical and security training relative to cybersecurity duties in accordance with DoD Instruction 8510.01, Risk Management Framework for DoD Systems; NIST Special Publication 800-53, Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems Organizations; and DoD Directive 8570.01-M, IA Workforce Improvement Program

  • Willingness to learn new skills and new technologies

Desired:

  • Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

  • Familiarity with IC ITE services and classified environments

  • ITIL 4 Foundation Certification (or higher)

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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.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$82,100-$172,400

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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