Cybersecurity Vulnerability Engineer

CACI International Inc; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CA​CI International Inc. seeks a Cybersecurity Vulnerability Engineer to support a DoD customer on-site at Fort Bragg, NC. The role requires a TS/SCI clearance and hands-on scanning, automation, and cloud security expertise.

You will deploy vulnerability tools, validate findings, develop remediation playbooks, and integrate security into CI/CD and IaC pipelines while supporting incident response and vulnerability management across hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with 7+ years in cybersecurity or equivalent.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning in hybrid networks (on-prem, cloud, container).
• Strong scripting and automation skills for security tooling integration.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, maintain, and tune vulnerability scanners across network, cloud, container and endpoint environments.
• Validate findings and reduce false positives through PoC testing and verification.
• Develop remediation playbooks and secure baselines; drive secure configurations.
• Integrate detection into CI/CD, IaC pipelines, and pre-production environments.
• Support remediation validation via re-scan, config checks, and targeted testing.
• Assist incident response during vulnerability surge events and provide rapid remediation support.
• Maintain asset-to-vulnerability mappings and contribute to analytics.

Skills

Vulnerability scanning

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

CI/CD security

IDS/IPS security concepts

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Vulnerability scanners

Configuration assessment tools

Security automation

Job description

Job Title: Cybersecurity Vulnerability Engineer

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

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The Opportunity

CA​CI has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cybersecurity Vulnerability Engineer in support of a Department of Defense customer. The successful candidate must be a self-starter with an advanced level. This position will support the customer on site at Fort Bragg, NC.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain scanning tools across network, application, cloud, container, and endpoint environments.
• Perform authenticated and unauthenticated scans across hybrid infrastructure and tune configurations for accuracy and coverage.
• Validate vulnerabilities through technical analysis, PoC testing, and manual verification to reduce false positives.
• Assess exploitability by evaluating reachability, control effectiveness, and attack‑path feasibility.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis for recurring or systemic vulnerabilities and propose engineering‑level fixes.
• Develop remediation playbooks, secure configuration baselines, and hardening standards.
• Automate workflows using Python, PowerShell, Bash, APIs, and integrations with CI/CD, cloud platforms, and ticketing systems.
• Integrate vulnerability detection into CI/CD, IaC pipelines, and pre‑production environments.
• Support remediation validation through re‑scanning, configuration checks, and targeted testing.
• Enhance attack surface discovery for internet‑facing, epoxy, and cloud‑native assets.
• Identify coverage gaps in scanning, asset visibility, or control validation and propose improvements.
• Design guardrails and baselines to reduce vulnerability recurrence and support engineering teams in implementation.
• Support incident response during vulnerability surge events through rapid scanning and technical remediation assistance.
• Maintain accurate asset‑to‑vulnerability mappings to support analytics and automation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and support adoption of new scanning and exposure‑management capabilities.
• Assess vulnerabilities in AI/ML/LLM platforms and emerging technologies.
• Ensure alignment with NIST and industry frameworks such as NIST SP 800‑40, NIST SP 800‑53, and CIS Controls.

Qualifications

• A DOD Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree with a Minimum 7 years’ experience in Cybersecurity or equivalent.

Strong understanding of operating systems, networking, cloud platforms, and application architectures.

• Hands‑on experience with vulnerability scanners, configuration assessment tools, and security automation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Ability to read and understand exploit code, advisories, and configuration weaknesses.
• Strong troubleshooting and systems analysis skills.
• Experience integrating security tools with CI/CD, cloud APIs, or infrastructure‑as‑code workflows.
• Experience with container security, Kubernetes, or cloud‑native scanning.
• Familiarity with attack‑path analysis or exposure‑management platforms.
• Experience building custom detection logic or PoC exploit validation.
• Knowledge of AI/ML/LLM platform security or emerging technology risks.

Certifications

• DoD 8570 / 8140 compliant certification preferred such as:
• CISSP
• SecurityX
• CySA+
• GIAC

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.

CA​CI 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

$85,800 - $180,200

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.