Senior Cyber Security Engineer

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Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

CACI is aggressively seeking a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to support the U. S. Navy’s premier development, test and evaluation command located on the beautiful eastern shore of Virginia (Accomack County) at Wallops Island. As a Lead Cyber Security Engineer and certified Naval Validator, you will be an integral member of a talented and innovative government/industry Team supporting a vast array of Cyber/IA responsibilities for the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) and its customers developing and fielding programs such as the AEGIS, Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Integrated Combat Systems.

What You’ll Get To Do

The successful candidate will provide Cyber Security Subject Matter Expertise in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) at Wallops Island, Virginia and NIWC in Norfolk, Virginia. Work will be done onsite three days per week and remotely twice per week. This may change based on mission needs.

• Implementing and applying technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from malicious attack, damage, or unauthorized access.
• Maintaining network devices and information security incident, damage and threat assessment programs to include providing intrusion support to high technology investigations in the form of network assessments.
• Researches and maintains proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding and network and device security and encryption. Performs duties in support of in-house and external customers.
• Designs, develops, or recommends integrated system solutions ensuring proprietary/confidential data and systems are protected in accordance with mandated standards.
• Participation in the strategic design process to translate security and business requirements into technical designs. Configures and validates secure systems, tests security products/systems to detect computer and information security weakness.
• Generation of security architecture documentation.
• Designs and implements plans of action and milestones to remediate findings from vulnerability and risk assessments, as well as providing information assurance for digital information, ensuring its confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
  
  

You will be the Cyber Security Team Lead responsible for:

Cyber Security

• IA maintenance to include reviewing logs, scanning for vulnerabilities,
• Mitigation of vulnerabilities, application of patches, running virus scans, and updating virus signatures.
• Assessing and implementing corrective actions (system patches and fixes)
• Associated with technical vulnerabilities as part of the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) program.
• Identifying, responding, and reporting security anomalies and integrity loopholes such as system weaknesses or vulnerabilities by reviewing Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM) tools and syslogs.
• Troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, managing access control, and analyzing logs for RDT&E networks, information technology, and telecommunication systems.
• Tracking and reporting certifications of system technicians to the SCSC Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).
• Maintaining Privileged Access to information technology systems in accordance with US Navy Cyber Policy.
  
  

Information Assurance (IA)

• Cyber Security Engineering and IA for A&A technical support and documentation services to assist SCSC in the technical management, administration and execution of program tasks pertaining to the A&A, security, and compliance of SCSC IT infrastructure, systems, and solutions.
• IA engineering, technical, and administrative services for SCSC IT infrastructure, including future products, services, and technologies.
• Reviewing and updating network administrative documentation for SCSC information systems and prepare the IT/IA Management Plan.
• A&A documentation and supporting material for existing and new systems. Validate A&A packages meet compliance requirements and provide reports. Generate A&A POA&Ms for accredited systems. Enter Government approved data into Navy approval system.
• Reviewing vulnerability and scanning reports to liaise with Systems Administrators to resolve inconsistencies and assess, remediate, and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Maintaining and recommending IAVM and SEIM tools to make processes more efficient.
• Reviewing network and system audit logs and notify the client of potential threats or misconfigurations.
• Supporting documentation and policy transition to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework process.
• Collect evidence, sanitize systems, and prepare documentation for electronic Incidents and Spillages.
• Maintaining the Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) list that identifies those individuals who are IA trained and certified.
  
  

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• Current Secret Clearance
• Current Operating System or Networking Technology Certification
• IT-1 Level Clearance Investigation
• Navy Qualified Validator Certification (NQV)
• Bachelor’s Degree
• At least 12 years of relevant experience providing Information Assurance and Cyber Security services, at least 7 years in DOD
  
  

These Qualifications Would Be Nice To Have

• Current Top Secret Clearance
• IAM Level III or IAT Level III Certification as required by DODD 8570
  
  

Need to be onsite at Wallops Island three days per week

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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.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)

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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. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-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

$95,500-$210,100

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.