Lead Cybersecurity Architect - Zero Trust & CDS

CACI International Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 126,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer Lead to guide architecture development for DoD intelligence and cyber systems. You will lead Zero Trust implementation, CDS design, and RMF/ATO activities across MLS environments, while mentoring teams and interfacing with government program offices.

The role requires TS/SCI eligibility, a master's degree in a related field, and 10+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience with strong writing and briefing skills.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer/Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or Mathematics with CS concentration.
• 10+ years of professional cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Experience architecting enterprise cybersecurity solutions for DoD/IC systems.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles and RMF processes.
• Experience with CDS for MLS environments and IC/DoD security requirements.
• Proficient in IAM architectures (MFA, RBAC, ABAC) and secure DevSecOps.
• Excellent writing and briefing skills for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity architecture development for DoD intelligence and cyber systems.
• Design enterprise cybersecurity architectures across multiple security domains.
• Lead Zero Trust implementation and ICAM solutions for defense systems.
• Architect Cross Domain Solutions for secure data transfer between classifications.
• Develop cybersecurity strategies, policies, and technical standards.
• Lead RMF activities and ATO efforts for complex systems.
• Mentor cybersecurity engineering teams and interface with government offices.
• Oversee security assessments, vulnerability analyses, and validation activities.
• Guide secure DevSecOps pipelines and IaC security controls.
• Develop encryption strategies and PKI implementations.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Zero Trust

RMF processes

CDS architecture

ICAM

NIST 800-53/800-171

Threat modeling

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity/Engineering/Mathematics

Tools

ACAS (Nessus)

eMASS

Job description

CACI International Inc is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer Lead to guide architecture development for DoD intelligence and cyber systems. You will lead Zero Trust implementation, CDS design, and RMF/ATO activities across MLS environments, while mentoring teams and interfacing with government program offices.

The role requires TS/SCI eligibility, a master's degree in a related field, and 10+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience with strong writing and briefing skills.