Chief Cybersecurity Engineer

CACI International Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellness programs

Financial planning

Retirement plan

Family support

Continuing education

Time off

Job summary

CACI International Inc seeks a Chief Cybersecurity Engineer to lead the program delivering cybersecurity services for NGA. Based in Chantilly, VA, with travel to Springfield, VA, you’ll serve as the primary technical liaison and oversee engineering performance across cyber domains.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, 5+ years as chief architect/engineer, and extensive DoD cyber program experience, including cloud adoption and risk management.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with ability to obtain a Polygraph.
• Specialized experience implementing, engineering and operating cybersecurity technologies for DoD.
• Experience leading design/implementation of complex cyber IT solutions on large programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cyber Engineering organization and its sub-services for the TCS program.
• Develop, execute and implement strategy for Cyber Engineering as directed by the Program Manager.
• Mitigate complex issues requiring extensive research and analysis.
• Communicate and influence executives on recommended actions.

Skills

DoD cyber experience

Leadership

Executive briefing

Cloud transition experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CSE/IT

10+ years cybersecurity experience substituted for degree

Job description

Job Title: Chief Cybersecurity 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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The Opportunity

The Chief Cybersecurity Engineer provides leadership on the program to develop, modernize, enhance, operate, integrate, and sustain cybersecurity services and capabilities for NGA. The Chief Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for all technical performance and will serve as the primary point of contact within the program office for all technical matters and issues related to cybersecurity that are not within scope of the Cybersecurity Operations Manager. The Chief Cybersecurity Engineer will report to the government Chief of Cybersecurity Engineering. This position will be located Chantilly, VA with frequent travel to Springfield, VA.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the entire Cyber Engineering organization and all of its sub-services for the TCS program
• Responsible for developing, executing, and implementing strategy for Cyber Engineering as adjudicated by the TCS Program Manager.
• Responsible for mitigating complex issues that often would require extensive research and analysis.
• Must be able to communicate and influence executive leadership, both within the customer organization and the CACI corporation, on recommended courses of action or solutions.
• Provide engineering expertise and guidance for the design, development, implementation, operations and sustainment of cybersecurity services that enhance the cybersecurity posture of NGA Programs, Systems, and the Enterprise.
• Lead the research, analysis, solution design and implementation planning of solutions for the modernization of existing cybersecurity solutions and infrastructures in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to include the Cybersecurity Operations Manager.
• Drive strategic technological innovation, demonstrating a breadth and depth of knowledge in all things related to the complex operations of cybersecurity services.
• Provide technical knowledge and analysis of high-level functional systems analysis, design, integration advice on complex matters that require expert level knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation.

Qualifications

Required:

• Candidate must have a TS/SCI with ability to obtain a Polygraph
• Demonstrated specialized experience with implementing, engineering, architecting, designing or operating cybersecurity technologies with an emphasis in DoD capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading design and implementation of complex cyber security IT solutions on a large program ($100M+ total contract value).
• Demonstrated leadership experience serving as a chief architect, chief engineer, functional manager or team lead for a minimum of 5 years.
• Demonstrated experience modernizing complex enterprise cybersecurity systems.
• Demonstrated experience presenting briefing to senior customer management and customer stakeholders.
• Certified DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical Officer (IAT) Level III and Information Assurance System Architecture and Engineering Specialist (IASAE) Level III.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Computer Science, Cyber Security Engineering or IT-related discipline. An additional 10 years of experience in cybersecurity may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Specialized experience (12+ years) in implementing, engineering, integrating, architecting, designing, cybersecurity technologies.
• Demonstrated 5 or more years of experience supporting an IC or DoD agency in adopting and transitioning systems and services to cloud environments, including hybrid cloud environments.
• Demonstrated specialized experience applying ICD-503 Risk Management Framework, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications, Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) 1253, International Standards
• Experience presenting briefs to senior customer management and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity design, engineering and operations with emphasis on NGA capabilities.

Desired

• Organization (ISO) 20000 series, and the IT Service Capability Maturity Model (IT-648 CMM) to secure information systems.

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.

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$131,800 - $290,000

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.