Cybersecurity Engineer — Top Secret/SCI Clearance, On‑Site

CACI International Inc.

Sterling (VA)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 149,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer in Sterling, VA to help secure and advance cutting edge Electronic Warfare systems.

You will work with a team of engineers to design and implement security features for current and next-generation platforms. The role requires on-site presence, TS clearance with SCI eligibility, and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, with several years of Linux security experience.

Qualifications

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
On-site presence in Sterling, VA; remote or hybrid work is not available.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or higher) required.
Three years of hands-on cybersecurity compliance experience in a Linux environment.
Familiarity with ICD 503 and NIST 800-53; experience executing DISA SCC/SCAP testing.
Linux experience with security hardening focus.
BASH or other Linux scripting to validate security compliance.
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Work with system developers to ensure delivery of systems that can attain ATO.
Collaborate with customer ISSOs to navigate ATO process and Continuous Monitoring.
Maintain system currency with DISA STIG and Tenable Nessus.
Conduct Risk Analysis using CVEs, plugins, IAVAs, and related security information.
Update security documentation (SSP, Test Plans & scripts, POA&M, etc.) as required.