Cybersecurity Engineer
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: None
Type of Travel: None
The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Lisle, IL. In this critical role, you will be at the forefront of our independent verification and validation process, conducting comprehensive security vulnerability assessments to safeguard our systems and data.
As our ideal candidate, you will bring expertise in vulnerability scanning, static source code analysis, reverse engineering, penetration testing, and traffic analysis. Your responsibilities will include performing in-depth security assessments, STIG reviews, and compliance evaluations. You'll utilize cutting-edge techniques and tools to identify security vulnerabilities, threats, and gaps, and provide actionable recommendations for risk mitigation.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with diverse systems and technologies, from conducting host and network-based security control assessments to configuring laboratory environments for testing. You'll collaborate with development and security teams to analyze findings, prepare detailed reports, and develop remediation strategies.
The successful candidate will possess a strong background in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field, with hands-on experience in modern programming languages, operating systems, and network infrastructure. If you're passionate about cybersecurity, have a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact on system security, CACI encourages you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.
Responsibilities:
Perform comprehensive security assessments of identified and applied security controls. Provide summaries of initial assessments in Security Assessment Reports (SAR) that address the technical evaluation and results of assessment, identify weaknesses or deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions for risk mitigation.
Perform and assess the degree to which a system is compliant with operating system, network, and application security STIG reviews.
Perform host and network based security control assessments, determine residual security risks, Prepare assessment test reports, prepare and assess test plans, and provide formal recommendations in support of authorization.
Review and analyze the findings that identify security issues on the system. You shall compile results and finding into a final Security Assessment Report, along with assessments and recommendations for remediation.
Conduct testing and scanning via modern techniques and scanning tools, including manually (software and hardware) used either remotely or locally on the systems to evaluate compliance and to identify security vulnerabilities, threats, risks, and gaps. You will review and analyze the findings that identify security issues on the system.
Scanning source code, auditing results with development and/or security teams and offering plans for remediation of vulnerabilities.
Install, configure, and maintain laboratory environments and equipment used in these security vulnerability assessments. Implement, administer, and troubleshoot lab network infrastructure devices, such as switches, routers, and user workstations, including virtual machines.
Qualifications:
Required:
University Degree BS in CS/CE/EE/Cyber Security or equivalent experience.
Knowledge and experience in security disciplines including, but not limited to, software security, operations security, administrative security, and communications security.
Knowledge of IA principles and organizational requirements that are relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.
Ability to develop best practices for processes and standards that will better the system.
Knowledge of security system design tools, methods, and techniques.
Knowledge of known vulnerabilities from alerts, advisories, and bulletins.
Knowledge and experience in modern programming languages, C, C++, C#, Python, etc.
Knowledge and experience in Linux, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of IP networking and equipment installation, configuration, and maintenance.
Desired:
Working knowledge of information system security controls and how to assess their effectiveness per NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-53A.
Experienced in system testing methodologies that include: Penetration testing, Configuration analysis, Security best practices validation.
Experienced in CodeSonar, Black Duck, Whitesource, Burp, Coverity, Nessus, Nexpose.
Experienced in security testing and penetration tools that include: Kali Linux, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Red / Blue team assessment experience.
**There is no security clearance required to begin employment. However, as a requirement of continued employment, you may be required to obtain a security clearance.
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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)
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) .
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$53,100 - 106,300 USD
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.
