Senior Cyber Threat Analyst - 3rd Shift (TS/SCI)

CACI International Inc; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Senior Cyber Threat Analyst for the 3rd shift (Monday–Friday, 3 PM–11 PM) to join our cyber defense team and protect mission-critical systems. You will detect threats, lead incident response, and strengthen resilience in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph, 5+ years in cybersecurity focusing on incident response or malware analysis, and proficiency with Windows and Linux.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years hands-on cyber experience.
• 5+ years in cybersecurity with focus on incident response or malware analysis.
• IAT Level II certification (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, CCNA‑Security, or equivalent).
• Proficiency with Windows and Linux environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies, database/OS security concepts, and modern threat landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced security operations and guide real-time monitoring across cyber and network sensors.
• Analyze and correlate security events across multiple enterprise sources to identify emerging threats.
• Conduct incident triage, assess urgency and impact, and recommend immediate remediation actions.
• Track incidents from initial detection through resolution while evaluating impact to data and infrastructure.
• Perform trend analysis, prepare detailed reports, and contribute to continuous engineering improvements.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to maintain a proactive and ready cyber posture.
• Support continuous operations in a dynamic 24/7 environment.

Skills

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years cyber

5+ years cybersecurity - incident resp

IAT Level II cert

Windows & Linux proficiency

Threat landscape knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years cyber experience

Tools

COTS cyber engineering tools

Job description

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Senior Cyber Threat Analyst for the 3rd shift (Monday–Friday, 3 PM–11 PM) to join our cyber defense team and protect mission-critical systems. You will detect threats, lead incident response, and strengthen resilience in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph, 5+ years in cybersecurity focusing on incident response or malware analysis, and proficiency with Windows and Linux.