CACI International

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

CACI International • $113K — $237K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in cybersecurity-related fields; equivalencies considered.
  • Active Top Secret Clearance.
  • Experience with enterprise-scale security engineering and architecture in complex environments.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing security projects and teams.
  • Expert knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework and FedRAMP.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and implementation of security solutions for global IT infrastructure.
  • Ensure compliance with DOS security policies and federal standards throughout development lifecycles.
  • Design secure networking architectures for Department of State integrations.
  • Implement advanced network security solutions like DDoS detection systems.
  • Design FedRAMP-compliant cloud systems ensuring data sovereignty and security measures.
  • Develop security monitoring and threat detection capabilities with SIEM and log aggregation.
  • Provide expert guidance for alignment with DOS architecture and cybersecurity frameworks.

Benefits

  • Flexible time off policy promoting work-life balance.
  • Access to robust professional development resources.
  • Support for continuous growth in career and personal ambitions.
  • Strong culture focused on integrity and innovation.
  • Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, wellness, and retirement support.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity: 

 CACI is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer for the Global Mission Operations Support (GMOS) contract, supporting the Department of State. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance national security through advanced IT solutions. You will collaborate with experienced professionals in an innovative environment, guiding a high-performing team to deliver excellence. The GMOS contract aims to provide world-class IT support by modernizing and maintaining applications and infrastructure using an integrated IT Service Management approach. Join us to make a meaningful impact on a program of national importance.

Responsibilities: 

  • Lead design, architecture, and implementation of comprehensive security solutions across global CA IT infrastructure supporting 40,000+ users across 350+ facilities
  • Ensure all engineering designs and infrastructure deployments incorporate comprehensive security best practices throughout the system development lifecycle, validating compliance with DOS security policies, FISMA requirements, NIST 800-53 controls, and STIGs
  • Design secure networking architectures within CA enclaves and complex network integrations with Department of State enterprise networks, implementing micro-segmentation strategies and boundary protection mechanisms
  • Lead implementation of advanced network security solutions including high-availability load balancing for public-facing websites, DDoS detection and mitigation systems, web application firewalls, and intrusion prevention systems
  • Design and implement FedRAMP-compliant cloud systems ensuring Department data sovereignty requirements, boundary protections, encryption, and CCGB approval
  • Develop and implement comprehensive security monitoring, logging, and alerting capabilities architecting SIEM integration, log aggregation frameworks, and real-time threat detection systems
  • Provide expert security guidance and technical leadership for infrastructure architecture initiatives ensuring alignment with DOS enterprise architecture standards and Federal cybersecurity frameworks
  • Master and architect DevSecOps tooling ecosystems including Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and SonarQube, constructing sophisticated CI/CD pipelines with automated security testing
  • Conduct advanced security risk assessments, penetration testing coordination, and security architecture reviews for complex systems, providing detailed technical analysis with remediation strategies
  • Serve as technical security expert and mentor for security engineering teams, providing leadership on complex security challenges and driving security-conscious culture across IT service delivery organizations

 Qualifications: 

Required –

  • Bachelor's degree + 8 years of experience in related fields, such as cybersecurity engineering, security architecture, systems security engineering, network security, or DevSecOps at enterprise scale; equivalencies considered.
  • Active Top Secret Clearance
  • Proven experience with enterprise-scale security engineering, security architecture design, and secure infrastructure design for complex, distributed environments
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex security projects, leading technical teams, and coordinating security initiatives across distributed enterprise environments
  • Expert-level knowledge of security frameworks including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP requirements, and advanced network security architectures
  • Excellent leadership abilities with proven experience planning and leading major security engineering initiatives, functioning as a subject matter expert, and supervising security teams

Desired –

  • Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of State
  • Advanced professional security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), GIAC Security Expert (GSE), or Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

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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:

$113,200 - $237,800

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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