Junior Cybersecurity Analyst: DoD Network Defender

CACI International Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 58,400 - 116,900; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Specialist to support monitoring Army networks, defensive cyber operations, and RMF compliance across C5ISR programs. The role focuses on detecting threats, maintaining secure baselines, and contributing to accreditation efforts.

Ideal candidates have DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II and 1–3 years in IT/cybersecurity, with U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance or sponsorship eligibility.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship (DoD requirement).
• Clearance: Active Secret or eligibility for sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Cybersecurity/IT or related field.
• 1–3 years in IT or cybersecurity.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II (Security+ CE, CySA+, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic for unauthorized activity.
• Analyze alerts to identify potential security incidents.
• Respond to low level cybersecurity events.
• Perform vulnerability scans using approved DoD/Army tools.
• Support patch management and secure baseline updates.
• Audit system access logs for compliance.
• Maintain RMF documentation and support accreditation activities.
• Report compliance posture to senior cybersecurity staff.

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related fields

Tools

ACAS

HBSS

SPLUNK

Job description

CACI International Inc is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Specialist to support monitoring Army networks, defensive cyber operations, and RMF compliance across C5ISR programs. The role focuses on detecting threats, maintaining secure baselines, and contributing to accreditation efforts.

Ideal candidates have DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II and 1–3 years in IT/cybersecurity, with U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance or sponsorship eligibility.