Mid Security Information Assurance Engineer

CACI; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 63,300 - 129,700; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Mid Security Information Assurance Engineer to embed with an Agile program delivering GEOINT capabilities to NGA. The role requires on-site work at a Government facility, close collaboration with mission stakeholders and system owners, and a focus on building security into cloud-native systems from the ground up.

You will play a direct role in achieving and maintaining system authorizations (ATO) and continuous monitoring, supporting RMF, STIGs, and DevSecOps practices across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of security engineering or information assurance experience.
• Experience implementing NIST RMF controls on DoD or IC systems.
• Hands-on experience with STIG hardening and vulnerability scanning (ACAS/Nessus).
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls across applications, platforms, and infrastructure in accordance with RMF and NGA standards.
• Integrate security tooling and automated compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
• Perform system hardening, vulnerability assessment, and remediation across development and production environments.
• Support security assessment and authorization activities with Government ISSMs and assessors.
• Analyze findings, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain POA&Ms through closure.
• Advise development teams on secure design, secure coding, and security architecture decisions.
• Document security engineering artifacts supporting ATO and continuous monitoring.

Skills

Security engineering

DoD/IC security

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS or related

Tools

ACAS/Nessus

STIG hardening

CI/CD security integration

Job description

Job Title: Mid Security Information Assurance 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 USAnticipated Posting End: 12/31/2026

The Opportunity

• Serve as a security engineer embedded with an Agile program delivering GEOINT capabilities to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).
• Work on-site at a Government facility, side by side with mission stakeholders and system owners.
• Engineer security into modern, cloud-native systems rather than bolting it on after the fact.
• Play a direct role in achieving and maintaining system authorizations for mission-critical capabilities.

This position is contingent upon contract award

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security controls across applications, platforms, and infrastructure in accordance with RMF and NGA standards.
• Integrate security tooling and automated compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
• Perform system hardening, vulnerability assessment, and remediation across development and production environments.
• Support security assessment and authorization activities in coordination with Government ISSMs and assessors.
• Analyze findings, develop mitigation strategies, and maintain POA&Ms through closure.
• Advise development teams on secure design, secure coding, and security architecture decisions.
• Document security engineering artifacts supporting ATO and continuous monitoring.

Qualifications - Required

• TS/SCI Security Clearance with ability to obtain Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (equivalent experience accepted).
• 4+ years of security engineering or information assurance experience.
• Experience implementing NIST RMF controls on DoD or IC systems.
• Hands-on experience with STIG hardening, ACAS/Nessus, and security remediation.
• DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Ability to work on-site at a Government facility.

Qualifications - Desired

• Experience securing Kubernetes, containers, or cloud environments (AWS/C2S).
• Experience integrating security scanning into CI/CD pipelines.
• Prior experience supporting NGA or the Intelligence Community.

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.

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$63,300-$129,700

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.