Automation Engineer/Tester

CACI; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking an Automation Engineer/Tester to support security compliance automation for an IL5 multi-cloud environment. You will work on ISSO/ISSE compliance, testing, and continuous-monitoring automation with a focus on STIG/SCAP processes and security tooling.

The role requires an Interim Secret clearance at minimum and 4+ years in security automation or DevSecOps, with strong experience in CI/CD, SGX scanning tools, and AWS/security integrations.

Qualifications

• Interim Secret clearance minimum to start.
• DoD 8140 foundational/intermediate certifications (e.g., 671 System Testing & Evaluation Specialist) and security certs listed.
• 4+ years in security automation, compliance testing, or DevSecOps.

Responsibilities

• Automate security compliance testing and continuous-monitoring in multi-cloud environments.
• Integrate security scans and results into CI/CD pipelines and AWS Security Hub.
• Develop and maintain incident response and alerting playbooks in Splunk SOAR.

Skills

Python scripting

PowerShell scripting

Bash scripting

SAFe Agile

Tools

ACAS (Tenable SC)

Nessus automation

SCAP Compliance Checker

Trellix Policy Auditor

Tricentis

SonarQube

GitLab CI/CD

Terraform

CloudFormation

AWS Security Hub

Splunk ES

Splunk SOAR

eMASS API

AWS Config conformance pack

AWS Audit Manager

CORA

Job description

Job Title: Automation Engineer/Tester

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

The Opportunity

Automation engineer supporting ISSO/ISSE security compliance, testing, and continuous-monitoring automation for an IL5 multi-cloud environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Clearance: Interim Secret (minimum)
• Certification Requirements: DoD 8140 - Foundational Intermediate - 671 System Testing & Evaluation Specialist (Tentative) CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) CFR (CyberSec First Responder) Cloud+ GSEC PenTest+ Security+ SSCP
• Experience: 4+ years in security automation, compliance testing, or DevSecOps

Technical Requirements:

• STIG / SCAP Automation
• Experience with ACAS (Tenable SC) and Nessus automation for continuous DISA SCAP benchmark scanning
• Knowledge of SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC) for XCCDF / ARF / CKL validation
• Automation of Trellix Policy Auditor STIG compliance scanning
• Proficiency with Tricentis test automation (SAP + Mendix regression testing)
• Experience with SonarQube quality gates and CI/CD pipeline integration
• Familiarity with Fortify SAST and software bill of materials (SBOM) generation (CycloneDX / SPDX)
• GitLab CI/CD pipeline development and security‑gate implementation
• IaC testing (Terraform / CloudFormation validation)
• Integration of security‑scanning results into AWS Security Hub
• Splunk ES query development and alert automation
• Splunk SOAR playbook development (30-90 second automated response targets)
• Experience with ESCU (Enterprise Security Content Updates) detection rules
• eMASS API integration for automated evidence upload
• AWS Config conformance‑pack development for continuous compliance
• AWS Audit Manager control automation
• CORA evidence‑pipeline automation

Preferred Skills

• Python, PowerShell, or Bash scripting
• AWS GovCloud experience (Lambda, EventBridge, Step Functions)
• Understanding of RMF continuous‑monitoring requirements
• Experience with SAFe Agile methodology and PI planning

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.

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:

$63,300-$129,700

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.