Cybersecurity Engineer Team Lead

CACI; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer Team Lead to drive mission objectives in a dynamic environment. This role involves leading a team of cybersecurity professionals, ensuring compliance with DoD regulations, and implementing advanced security measures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity frameworks and tools, a current Top Secret clearance, and strong leadership abilities. Join a dedicated team focused on safeguarding our nation's interests while enjoying a culture of integrity and trust, with opportunities for continuous growth and development. Your contributions will be vital to advancing critical missions and enhancing national security.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

Robust Learning Resources

High-Performing Team Environment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity with a Bachelor's degree.
• Must hold a current Top Secret clearance and be SCI eligible.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cybersecurity team, overseeing project execution.
• Provide guidance on best practices and security assessments.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)

Monitoring Tools (e.g., SIEM)

Zero Trust Architectures

Communication Skills

Collaboration Abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree

DoD 8140 Advanced Certification (e.g., CISSP)

Tools

eMASS

Job description

Cybersecurity Engineer Team Lead

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: Continental US

The Opportunity:

CACI is looking for an experienced, innovative, and Cybersecurity Engineer Team Lead to support the mission objectives and needs of our customer, with work locations at several sites in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. The position is contingent upon award of the Office of the Department of Defense (DoD) Chief Information Officer (CIO) DCIO for Information Enterprise (IE) and Special Access Program Information Technology (SAP IT) Support Services Task Order.

The Cybersecurity Engineer Team Lead will provide subject matter expert (SME) level support for cybersecurity and related technical support to provide review of broad scope technical implementations within SAP IT and the wider SAP enterprise. This includes a wide range of systems processing SAP which may include IT capabilities such as cross domain solutions, layered defensive techniques, on premises, cloud or hybrid solutions, virtualization, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML), and robotic processing. The contractor shall provide all support required to the Authorizing Official (AO) to enable government decisions relating to system and enterprise-wide cyber compliance and risk. Additionally, they will serve as the lead for cybersecurity tasks on the contract.

Responsibilities:

The Cyber Engineer responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Lead and mentor a team of cyber security personnel, providing guidance on best practices, cyber initiatives, and policies.
• Assign tasks, oversee project execution, and ensure alignment with program goals and timelines.
• Provide Security Control Assessors (SCA) with knowledge of best practice industry methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating information technology security assessment, monitoring, detection, and remediation tools and procedures utilizing standards-based concepts and capabilities.
• Provide formal RMF validation services of all submitted customer provided RMF packages, both within eMASS or equivalent application, and outside of eMASS, by evaluating the BOE for accuracy and compliance.
• Review security design documentation to ensure it meets comprehensive security requirements and compliance with DoD and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Oversee and maintain awareness of system owner’s key A&A activities from system initiation to retirement associated with system development and program implementation as part of the seven-step RMF process.
• Evaluate the implementation of system boundary controls to ensure applicable security controls have been applied and executed ensuring interconnection between systems is in accordance with the applicable federal and DoD policies.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must hold a current Top Secret clearance and be SCI eligible.
• BA/BS + 10 years relevant experience. Experience in lieu of education may be acceptable.
• Current DoD 8140 Advanced certification (e.g. CISSP).
• Expertise in monitoring tools (e.g., SIEM systems) and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to identify, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats in real time.
• Strong understanding of DoD-specific cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53, and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).
• Experience with Zero Trust (ZT) architectures, automated unit, functional, integration, and security testing.
• Experience establishing and maintaining software factories, that support the rapid development, testing, and deployment of software.

Desired:

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work with teams, but self-motivated to complete projects on your own.
• Ability to work fully on-site with minimal accommodation.

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: The proposed salary range for this position is: $109,800 - $241,600.

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.