Cyber Data Analyst Engineer

CACI International; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International is seeking a Cyber Data Analyst Engineer to design, build, and maintain data pipelines for cybersecurity data. You will work with on‑prem and cloud systems to collect log data from multiple government agencies, ensuring secure storage and easy retrieval while maintaining documentation and cross‑functional collaboration.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, 5+ years of related experience, and expertise with SIEM, AWS, Linux/Windows servers, and data pipelines.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II and CSSP Infrastructure Support certifications within 120 days.
• 2+ years Enterprise LAN networking experience.
• 3+ years Unix/Linux Server Administration experience.
• 2+ years Windows Server Administration experience.
• 2+ years Hands-on AWS experience.
• Good oral and written communications; strong listening and comprehension.
• Desired: knowledge of Elasticsearch, Sentinel, Kafka, ArcSight, Kubernetes, Cribl, Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Help customers send log data through enterprise networks to a destination.
• Design, build, and maintain log data pipelines with Cribl, ArcSight, Kafka, AWS, Linux and Windows servers.
• Design, build, and maintain log data management environments using Elasticsearch or Sentinel.
• Identify resources to optimize Linux systems or hosted products.
• Troubleshoot data flow issues from SIEM data collection to storage.
• Troubleshoot data display/storage issues in SIEM.
• Perform root cause analysis for complex issues.
• Ensure product uptime and update versions per policy.
• Develop or improve processes using scripts, Ansible, AWS.
• Document tasks, processes, changes and product statuses.
• Provide team training and interact with customers throughout projects.

Skills

Top Secret/SCI clearance

AWS

Unix/Linux Server Administration

Windows Server Administration

Enterprise LAN networking

YAML

Python

Bash

Ruby

Git

Kubernetes

Cribl

ArcSight

Kafka

Elasticsearch

Sentinel

Ansible

Oral and written communications

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Cribl

ArcSight

Kafka

Elasticsearch

Sentinel

Git

Ansible

Job description

Job Title: Cyber Data Analyst Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

A Cyber Data Analysis Engineer designs, builds, and maintains the enterprise environment for collecting, storing, and displaying data that supports cybersecurity efforts. In this role, you’ll work with on-premise and cloud systems, as well as various software products, to collect log data from multiple government agencies in compliance with policies, ensuring it is stored for easy retrieval. You should be motivated, detail-oriented, teachable, willing to share knowledge, manage time well, and understand the importance of documentation. Strong listening, speaking, note-taking skills, and the ability to work with a team are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Help customers send their log data through one or more enterprise networks to a specific destination.
• Design, build, and maintain log data collection pipelines consisting of products like Cribl, ArcSight, Kafka, various AWS products, Linux servers, and Microsoft servers.
• Design, build, and maintain log data management environments using products such as Elasticsearch or Sentinel.
• Research and identify the physical or cloud resources needed to optimize support for specific Linux systems or hosted products.
• Troubleshoot any data flow issues from the SIEM data collection point to the SIEM or designated long-term storage destination.
• Troubleshoot any data display or data storage issues within the SIEM environment.
• Perform root cause analysis for complex issues.
• Ensure product uptime.
• Maintain appropriate application, system, and product versions according to applicable agency enterprise policies.
• Develop or improve processes using tools like scripts, Ansible, or AWS products.
• Document tasks, processes, changes, and product statuses.
• Provide team training regarding tasks and products.
• Interact with internal and external customers during all project phases.
• Be aware of customer needs.
• Respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Some on-call including nights/weekends (very rare).

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II and CSSP Infrastructure Support certifications (within 120 days of hire)
• 2+ years Enterprise LAN networking experience
• 3+ years of Unix/Linux Server Administration or similar experience
• 2+ years of Windows Server Administration or similar experience
• 2+ years Hands-on AWS experience
• Good oral and written communications
• Good listening and comprehension

Desired:

• 1+ years of experience, in one or more of the following areas:
  1. WAN networking
  2. Elasticsearch
  3. Sentinel
  4. Kafka
  5. ArcSight
  6. Kubernetes
  7. Cribl
  8. Ansible
• Experience with one or more scripting languages: YAML, Python, Bash, and/or Ruby
• Experience using version control tools such as Git

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:

$75,200-$158,100

CACI is anEqualOpportunity 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 otherprotectedcharacteristic.