Information Security Engineer (ACAS)

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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What You’ll Get to Do:

CACI has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Information System Security Engineer in support of a Department of Defense customer.  The successful candidate must be a self-starter with an advanced level and at least 7 years of experience working within Information Assurance Technology/CS compliance.  This position will support their customer on site at Fort Liberty, NC.

The successful candidate must be able to communicate clearly and succinctly both written and orally, and present deliverables and ideas in a formal manner.  The candidate will be required to work in a dynamic fast paced environment, self-starter that requires team interaction and coordination of efforts across development, quality assurance and information technology teams. The successful candidate will:

• Experienced in administering and operating Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) vulnerability assessment tool
• Operate in multiple classified environments daily.
• Act as a subject matter expert on organizational Cybersecurity (CS) vulnerability assessment tools and enforce those CS policy and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain IAVA/B, TASKORD, CTO compliance and report to Enterprise CS Division; must be knowledgeable of known vulnerabilities from alerts, advisories, errata, and bulletins.
• Ability to identify systemic security issues based on the analysis of vulnerability and configuration data
• Knowledgeable of CS principles and organizational requirements that are relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation and knowledge of information security systems engineering principles
• Act as CS advocate to collect succinct accurate artifacts to support Directives, Policies, and SOPs established to make decisions for Risk Management (i.e. develops Security Assessment Reports)
• Reconcile customer requirements within acceptable risks determined by DOD policies, command policies and generally accepted practices. Make recommendations for tools and processes to improve CS initiatives.
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements
• Respond to daily inquiries via email, phone, or in-person from organization members
• Demonstrate appropriate discretion when handling classified/sensitive information
• Skill in conducting vulnerability scans and recognizing vulnerabilities in security systems
• Knowledge of new and emerging information technology (IT) and information security technologies
• Knowledge of system lifecycle management principles, including software security and usability
• Conduct continuous analysis to identify network and system vulnerabilities
• Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, Procedural Language/Structured Query Language [PL/SQL] and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return-oriented attacks, malicious code)
• Prepare audit reports that identify technical and procedural findings, and provide recommended remediation strategies/solutions
• Knowledge of server administration and systems engineering theories, concepts, and methods
• Administer, operate, and maintain multiple vulnerability management servers/applications and RMF web database tool

Required:

• A DOD Top Secret Security Clearance with DCID 6/4 eligibility
• 7 years’ experience in Cybersecurity (Information Assurance) compliance and vulnerability testing
• Current DOD 8570 IAT III certification
• Experience with COTS/GOTS/DOD CS Tools for security analysis and network scanning
• Vulnerability tool administration and execution
• Proficient with MS Office products
• Exceptional organizational, presentation and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent listening and comprehension skills. Ability to extract and clearly articulate key concepts and requirements from verbal discussions, documentation and transcripts
• Familiar with handling and marking of classified information
• Familiarity with Security policies governing the storage of, access to, and transmittal, of classified information
• Must be self-starter, self-managed, responsive and dedicated, with a proven track record of exceptional performance, high productivity and meeting deadlines
• Must have customer service and team player skills
• Must maintain high levels of initiative and think outside the box
• Able to develop innovative methods to solve challenging problems with available manpower and tools
• Flexible, able to maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced constantly changing environment
• Ability to work cooperatively and proactively with personnel at various levels within the organization

Desired:

• Military background and experience with SOF
• Application security
• Software programming experience
• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Information Security, Mathematics, or IT related field

What We Can Offer You:

- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

- For over 55 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

 

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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 takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. 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.

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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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$85,000 - $178,600