Top Secret Cybersecurity Engineer – Sterling, VA (On‑Site)

CACI International Inc

Sterling (VA)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 149,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

CA CI International Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to secure advanced electronic warfare systems from Sterling, VA.

The role focuses on implementing security features for current and next-generation systems, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and collaboration within a skilled team of engineers. The candidate will work to ensure ATO readiness, perform risk analysis, maintain STIG/Nessus currency, and update SSPs and test plans.

Qualifications

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
On-site presence in Sterling, VA; remote or hybrid work is not available.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or higher).
Three years of hands-on cybersecurity compliance experience in a Linux environment.
Familiarity with ICD 503 and NIST 800-53, and experience executing DISA SCC/SCAP testing.
Linux experience with a focus on security hardening.
BASH or other Linux scripting capabilities to validate security compliance.
Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Work with the system developers to ensure that we are delivering systems that can attain ATO.
Work hand-in-hand with the customer ISSOs to navigate through the ATO process and Continuous Monitoring.
Maintain system currency with DISA STIG and Tenable Nessus.
Conduct Risk Analysis using CVEs, plugins, IAVAs, and related security information.
Update security documentation (SSP, Test Plans & scripts, POA&M, etc.) as required.