Cyber Data Analytics Engineer

CACI International Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 103,800 - 218,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time-off benefits

Robust learning resources

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking a Cyber Data Analytics Engineer in Springfield, VA. This role is crucial for building and maintaining data pipelines for cybersecurity investigations. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, strong Linux and networking skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams. You will enjoy a culture of integrity, trust, and continuous growth with competitive compensation and robust learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Systems Engineer experience or similar.
• Willing to learn new technologies.
• Excellent time-management and ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data pipelines for cybersecurity investigations.
• Resolve escalated issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure system availability and reliability with a threshold of 99.99%.

Skills

Advanced Linux proficiency

Strong work ethic

Problem-solving skills

Time-management skills

Knowledge of network communication principles

Education

IAT II certification

CSSP Infrastructure Support certification

Tools

VMware ESXi

Microsoft Hyper-V

Elastic

Splunk

Job description

Cyber Data Analytics Engineer – CACI International Inc

Overview

Responsible for building and maintaining data pipelines for information used in cybersecurity investigations within the enterprise. In this role you will contribute to data ingestion, data normalization, SIEM management, Linux/Windows host administration, virtual machine (VM) management, and cloud asset management. Successful candidates will bring strong Linux, Windows, and networking experience and collaborate closely with peers and customers while being an active listener, detail‑oriented, and clear communicator.

Responsibilities

• Resolve escalated issues and perform root cause analysis for complex issues.
• Communicate with program SMEs and customers with varying technical backgrounds.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail, examining every aspect of systems.
• Multi‑task with several customers at different onboarding stages.
• Apply configuration management disciplines to maintain hardware/software revisions, security patches, hardening, and documentation.
• Coordinate event collection, log management, event and compliance activities, and identity monitoring for customer systems.
• Work with other service providers on common interest areas.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure consistent, reliable, and secure service availability.
• Maintain system availability and reliability with a threshold of 99.99%.
• Detect and ticket degradations of all SIEM data flows within 60 minutes of onset.
• Perform day‑to‑day maintenance and scheduled maintenance per manufacturer recommendations and agency‑approved change management processes.
• Execute emergency maintenance actions with sufficient urgency and coordination as approved by CSOC and ESC government management.
• Perform all development, engineering, testing, integration, and implementation actions necessary for major vendor revisions.
• Retain documentation regarding loss of event logs.
• Configure all assets assigned to this service within the Government Furnished Information – Software Tools list in compliance with federal, DoD, IC, and NGA laws, directives, and orders.
• Utilize agency‑approved ticketing systems to document, track, assign, update, and coordinate all engineering, integration, configuration, and maintenance actions.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of Systems Engineer or similar experience.
• IAT II certification and obtain CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days of hire.
• Strong work ethic, self‑directed, detail‑oriented professional.
• Willing to learn and adapt to new, cutting‑edge technologies.
• Excellent time‑management skills and ability to work unsupervised.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills, including root cause analysis.
• Advanced Linux proficiency.
• Knowledge of network communication principles and common infrastructure components (IPAM, DNS, DHCP, load balancers, firewalls, virtual and physical infrastructure design).
• Experience with hypervisors such as VMware ESXi, Citrix XenServer, and Microsoft Hyper‑V.
• Advanced knowledge of systems engineering principles, methods, and techniques.

Desired:

• Experience with public clouds such as AWS, Google, Rackspace.
• Experience with private clouds such as VMWare and OpenStack.
• Strong background in Unix or Windows servers.
• Experience with SIEM technologies such as Elastic, Splunk, and/or ArcS.

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.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Pay Range

Pay Range: Factors influencing final salary include geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and rates, job experience, skills, education, and certifications. Competitive compensation, benefits, and learning opportunities are provided.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is: $103,800 – $218,100

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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting