Cyber Security Engineer

Talentify; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 81,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer in the United States to help build and maintain a DFARS-compliant operating environment and protect networks, endpoints, servers, and OT/IoT. You will collaborate across teams to assess risks, remediate vulnerabilities, and support governance to meet government standards.

Responsibilities include evaluating security for networking devices, cloud services, and SaaS, and maintaining a robust Zero-Trust posture with strong documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or minimum 7+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Engineering.
• Strong cybersecurity background with significant networking expertise.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-centric environment.
• Experience drafting technical requirements, procedure outlines, and network diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Provide robust cybersecurity guidance for supported networks and infrastructure.
• Partner with networking engineers to evaluate security risks and ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats and standards (NIST, DFARS) to strengthen system security.
• Monitor enterprise systems as part of vulnerability management activities.
• Develop mitigation strategies and document risk levels for stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Networking expertise

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Threat assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity

Cyber Security Team, you will work to create and maintain a DFARS compliant operating environment for CACI’s users by protecting network boundaries, designing and supporting hardened computer, network devices, cloud services, and provide security services to protect highly sensitive data for our endpoints, servers, and OT/IoT.

The candidate will work directly with our cybersecurity team to support all major networking activities and evaluate software and SaaS services with a Cyber Security focus. Additional responsibilities include technical risk assessment, testing and validation of remediation for vulnerabilities, and compliance guidance for our networking environments. Candidate will support governance of appropriate policy and compliance technology to meet or exceed applicable government and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide robust cybersecurity guidance for supported CACI networks and infrastructure.
• Partner with networking engineers to evaluate security risks and ensure systems meet compliance requirements.
• Research emerging cybersecurity threats and NIST 800 standards to strengthen system security.
• Monitor enterprise systems as part of ongoing vulnerability management activities.
• Develop mitigation strategies, document risk levels, and follow up with stakeholders; prepare reports as needed.
• Maintain and reinforce a Zero‑Trust environment using strong networking and security knowledge.
• Use data aggregation and analysis tools to provide insights into the organization’s security posture.
• Collaborate with internal teams and third‑party partners to ensure all networking technologies are securely engineered, deployed, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Work effectively in a team‑centric environment and engage with stakeholders at all business levels.
• Draft technical requirements, procedural documentation, and network diagrams to enhance overall system security documentation.
• Analyze security reports, test results, and remediation plans to ensure thorough and compliant security processes.
• Demonstrate strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or minimum 7+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Engineering
• Strong cybersecurity background
• Significant networking expertise
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑centric environment
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders at all business levels
• Strong presentation, written, and oral communication skills
• Experience drafting technical requirements, procedure outlines, and network diagrams
• Experience analyzing security reports, reviewing process documentation, and assessing test results and remediation plans

Desired:

• Professional certifications such as CySA+, CISSP, CEH, Security+, or other network‑based certifications
• Active Secret or Top‑Secret clearance
• Prior experience designing or implementing cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance activities
• Experience with risk management frameworks (DFARS 800‑171, CMMC, ISO, NIST)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated individual contributor productivity in technical roles
• Intermediate‑level knowledge in three or more of the following:
  • SDN concepts
  • NIST 800 series
  • Risk management and mitigation strategies
  • Implementation of security tools, automation, or frameworks
  • Cloud architecture familiarity, including SaaS implementations

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:

$81,300 - $170,700

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.