Cyber Data Analyst Engineer III

CACI International Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 86,600 - 181,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Financial support

Retirement benefits

Continuing education

Time-off benefits

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a Cyber Data Analyst Engineer III in Springfield, Virginia. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining systems for collecting and managing cybersecurity data. The candidate should have over 2 years of experience in LAN networking and Unix/Linux Server Administration, alongside active Top Secret/SCI clearance. Competitive salary range from $86,600 to $181,800 offers flexible work-life balance and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of 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 of Hands-on AWS experience.

Responsibilities

• Help customers send log data through networks to specific destinations.
• Design and maintain log data collection pipelines.
• Troubleshoot data flow issues from the SIEM to storage destinations.
• Document tasks and processes related to data management.

Skills

Enterprise LAN networking experience

Unix/Linux Server Administration

Windows Server Administration

Hands-on AWS experience

Oral and written communications

Listening and comprehension

Education

Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance

DOD 8570 IAT Level II and CSSP Infrastructure Support certifications

Tools

Elasticsearch

Sentinel

Kafka

ArcSight

Kubernetes

Cribl

Ansible

Scripting languages (YAML, Python, Bash, Ruby)

Git

Job description

Job Title: Cyber Data Analyst Engineer III

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

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

• 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
• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance with experience working on U.S. Government contracts.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II and CSSP Infrastructure Support certifications (within 120 days of hire)

Desired

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

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including 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 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 $86,600 - $181,800

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.