Cyber Security Engineer: DFARS & Zero-Trust Defender

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

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to design and maintain a DFARS compliant environment, protecting networks, endpoints, servers, and cloud services. You will work with the cybersecurity team on risk assessment, testing remediation plans, and governance aligned with government standards.

The role requires strong networking expertise, practical vulnerability management, and the ability to communicate findings to stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Networking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

CACI International Inc is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to design and maintain a DFARS compliant environment, protecting networks, endpoints, servers, and cloud services. You will work with the cybersecurity team on risk assessment, testing remediation plans, and governance aligned with government standards.

The role requires strong networking expertise, practical vulnerability management, and the ability to communicate findings to stakeholders at all levels.