Cybersecurity Vulnerability Engineer Fort Bragg, NC, US

CACI; North Carolina; On-site; USD 86,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CAC I International Inc. invites a Cybersecurity Vulnerability Engineer to Fort Bragg, NC, to secure DoD systems across on-prem, cloud, and container environments. You’ll deploy scanners, validate findings, and drive remediation within CI/CD pipelines and IaC workflows.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in cybersecurity, a DoD TS/SCI clearance, and strong scripting skills. Compliance with NIST/CIS controls is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, DoD experience preferred.
• 7+ years in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Strong OS, networking, cloud, and app architectures knowledge.
• Hands-on with scanners, assessment tools, and automation.
• Scripting in Python/PowerShell/Bash.
• CI/CD and IaC workflow integration experience.
• Familiarity with container security and cloud-native scanning.
• Security certifications like CISSP, SecurityX, CySA+, GIAC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain scanning tools across network, app, cloud, container, and endpoint environments.
• Perform authenticated/unauthenticated scans and tune configurations for accuracy.
• Validate vulnerabilities via PoC testing and manual verification to reduce false positives.
• Assess exploitability, reachability, and attack-path feasibility.
• Develop remediation playbooks, secure baselines, and hardening standards.
• Automate workflows with Python, PowerShell, Bash, APIs, and CI/CD integrations.
• Support remediation validation with re-scans and targeted testing.
• Enhance discovery of internet-facing and cloud-native assets.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Python scripting

CI/CD security

Vulnerability scanning

Kubernetes security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Vulnerability scanners

Configuration assessment tools

Security automation

Job description

## Cybersecurity Vulnerability EngineerFort Bragg, NC, USApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobJob ID: 334408Job Title: Cybersecurity Vulnerability EngineerJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCIEmployee Type: RegularPercentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%Type of Travel: Continental US\\* \\* \\***The Opportunity:** CACI 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, ephemeral, 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:** **Required: •**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: o CISSP o SecurityX o CySA+ o 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.**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.**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.*