CACI International

Security Engineer

CACI International • $90K — $189K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 7 years of cybersecurity experience (or equivalency);
  • Ability to obtain DHS / EOD Clearance;
  • Experience with security controls and access management for enterprise applications and cloud;
  • Knowledge of federal security standards like NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP;
  • Hands-on cloud security experience in Azure or AWS/GCP;
  • Experience with SIEM platforms and incident response practices.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement security controls across AI platforms and data environments;
  • Enforce role-based access controls and data security measures for sensitive information;
  • Integrate applications with security monitoring and alerting systems;
  • Analyze security logs to detect unauthorized access and anomalous activities;
  • Support ATO processes with security control documentation and compliance monitoring;
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of applications;
  • Provide forensic analysis and incident response support during security incidents.

Benefits

  • Healthcare and wellness programs;
  • Financial and retirement plans;
  • Family support resources;
  • Continuing education opportunities;
  • Generous paid time off policy.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Security Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive security controls including application and infrastructure logging, access controls, audit trails, encryption, and least-privilege access policies across AI platforms, data environments, and mission applications

Implement and enforce role-based access controls (RBAC), data security policies, and protective measures for sensitive data including Sensitive Personally Identifiable Information (SPII), Law Enforcement Sensitive (LES), and For Official Use Only (FOUO) data consistent with DHS OIG policies

Integrate applications, data platforms, and cloud infrastructure with OIG-approved Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and log aggregation tools to enable security monitoring, alerting, and incident response

Monitor and analyze security logs, access patterns, and user behavior to detect unauthorized access attempts, anomalous activity, data exfiltration risks, and potential security incidents across all platform layers

Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes including security control implementation documentation, security testing coordination, vulnerability assessment, remediation evidence preparation, and ongoing compliance monitoring aligned with NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP requirements

Perform comprehensive security testing including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing coordination, secure code review, configuration assessments, and validation that pilot applications and production systems meet security requirements

Implement application-level security controls including input validation, output encoding, authentication/authorization mechanisms, session management, secure API design, and protection against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities

Provide specialized forensic analysis and incident response support including server/virtual machine reconstruction, security-focused data analysis, digital evidence preservation, and technical declarations for investigative or administrative matters

Coordinate with DHS OIG cybersecurity teams, privacy officers, DevSecOps teams, and Authorizing Officials to ensure integrated security posture, compliance with enterprise security policies, and alignment with continuous monitoring programs

Develop and maintain security documentation including security architecture diagrams, control implementation evidence, configuration standards, incident response procedures, and security knowledge transfer materials


Qualifications:

Required – 

Bachelor's degree + 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, security engineering, or related field; equivalencies considered (Master's + 4 years; 13 years with no degree; AA + 9 years)

Must be able to obtain DHS / EOD Clearance.

Proven experience implementing security controls, access management, encryption, and logging/monitoring solutions for enterprise applications and cloud infrastructure

Strong understanding of federal security requirements including NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, and experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and continuous monitoring programs

Hands-on experience with cloud security in Azure (or AWS/GCP) including identity and access management (Entra ID/Azure AD), network security, encryption services, and security monitoring tools

Demonstrated experience with SIEM platforms, log analysis, security monitoring, intrusion detection, and incident response practices

Desired –

Experience securing AI/ML applications, data analytics platforms, or sensitive data environments in federal government, law enforcement, or national security contexts with understanding of investigative data handling requirements

Hands-on experience with Azure Government or other secure government cloud environments (AWS GovCloud) including implementation of security controls for FedRAMP High or DoD Impact Level environments

Professional security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GIAC (GSEC, GCIH, GCIA), Security+, or equivalent demonstrating advanced security knowledge and commitment to the profession


 








 

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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:

$90,300-$189,600

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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