Cybersecurity Engineer - JIATF

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

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer for the Joint Interagency Task Force in the United States. The role focuses on cybersecurity/IT aspects, RMF accreditation, and engineering leadership for embedded systems at Secret level and below.

The position requires 5+ years of experience, CISSP, and deep RMF knowledge to support government milestones, design reviews, and risk assessments across ground, sea, air, and space domains.

Qualifications

• BS Cybersecurity or Equivalent (government approved) and 5+ years experience.
• CISSP certification.
• Extensive DoD RMF/ certification experience with embedded systems.
• Experience leading cyber security efforts across programs with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs top level system architecture related design, development, integration, testing, installation and troubleshooting.
• Translates military operational and mission requirements (ground, sea, air, and space) into practical systems concepts and design performance requirements.
• Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the cybersecurity specialist / engineering on assigned programs.
• Evaluates and conducts design efforts from a cybersecurity viewpoint to ensure integration of all required cybersecurity products and adequacy of the analyses.
• Prepare and reviews cybersecurity related test plans, procedures, and reports on technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as related failure reports.
• Reviews and evaluates system performance against cybersecurity related specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
• Prepares and evaluates cybersecurity security strategies for requested programs.
• Serve as consultant to other team members and mentor workforce on Cybersecurity matters.
• Perform security, analyses and risk/vulnerability assessments.
• Execute day-to-day certification and accreditation activities for a project team.

Skills

CISSP

RMF (DoD)

eMASS

Network Security Architecture

Leadership / mentoring

Security accreditation

Risk assessment

Education

BS Cybersecurity or Equivalent

MS Cybersecurity or Equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Cybersecurity Engineer - JIATF

Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US

The Opportunity

The person in this role will perform as a Cybersecurity Engineer serving as subject matter expert for all cybersecurity / information technology aspects for a Joint Interagency Task Force that reports to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, to better align authorities and resources to rapidly deliver Joint C-sUAS capabilities to America's warfighters, defeat adversary threats, and promote sovereignty over national airspace.

Responsibilities

• Performs top level system architecture related design, development, integration, testing, installation and troubleshooting.
• Translates military operational and mission requirements (ground, sea, air, and space) into practical systems concepts and design performance requirements.
• Participates in post awards, program reviews, design reviews, and IPTs as the cybersecurity specialist / engineering on assigned programs.
• Evaluates and conducts design efforts from a cybersecurity viewpoint to ensure integration of all required cybersecurity products and adequacy of the analyses.
• Prepare and reviews cybersecurity related test plans, procedures, and reports on technical adequacy on assigned programs, for both Government and contractor tests, as well as related failure reports.
• Reviews and evaluates system performance against cybersecurity related specification requirements, monitors and assesses field performance, and assesses risk of meeting user and specification requirements.
• Prepares and evaluates cybersecurity security strategies for requested programs.
• Serve as consultant to other team members and mentor workforce on Cybersecurity matters.
• Perform security, analyses and risk/vulnerability assessments.
• Execute day-to-day certification and accreditation activities for a project team.

Required Skills

• BS Cybersecurity or Equivalent (as determined by the Government) and more than 5 years experience
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Extensive experience in operational Cyber Security accreditation and certification of embedded systems accredited at Secret level and below.
• Extensive understanding of AR 25-2 and the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) to include actually current experience (less than 2 years old) in obtaining system accreditation using the DoD RMF and the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) software.
• Extensive experience preparing recommended IA approval and supporting information documentation and understanding systems engineering processes and possesses extensive experience in Network Security Architect experience.
• Extensive understanding of the DoD standards guiding the development of cybersecurity policy, requirements, integration, engineering, and certification and accreditation.
• Has the breadth of experience and knowledge, and recognition in the Cybersecurity community, to lead efforts on assigned programs, and work independently with minimal oversight from the Government Lead.

Desired Skills

• MS Cybersecurity or Equivalent (as determined by the Government) with more than 7 years experience.

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.

$86,600 - $181,800

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.