Security Automation Engineer – Data-Driven Cyber Resilience

CACI

Linthicum (MD)

On-site

USD 103,800 - 218,100

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CACI is seeking a Security Automation Application Engineer to help build an intelligent cyber resilience platform that manages system security authorizations, tracks compliance, and proactively addresses enterprise risk.

The role focuses on analytics development using Python Lambda, Pig, and PySpark, with responsibilities spanning data ingestion, data quality, and automated security capability evolution. Strong security clearance and agile experience are valued.

Qualifications

Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
12 years experience with a High School Diploma/GED
10 years experience with an Associate’s degree
8 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree
6 years experience with a Master’s degree
4 years experience with a Doctorate
Strong background in analytics development
Proficiency in Python
Experience with System Authorization
Knowledge of RMF
Experience with vulnerability management and Nessus
Experience with patch management and IAVA tracking
Familiarity with Pig and PySpark
Experience developing AWS Lambda functions
Background in an Agile environment

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and operate analytics solutions using Python Lambda, Pig, and PySpark.
Review data ingest tickets and collaborate with other developers on merge requests.
Ensure reliable and accurate data delivery for end users.
Monitor daily operations and troubleshoot data issues, including validating that incoming data is accurate and complete.
Support the ongoing evolution of automated security capabilities aligned with Secure the Enterprise goals.