Senior Security Engineer

Senior Security Engineer

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

CACI has an exciting position for a Senior Security Engineer to work with Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the Department of Homeland Security. The Senior Security Engineer should have with an analytical mind and a detailed understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, methodologies, and operations. The desired candidate will have expert experience with a multitude of tools in a production environment, including but not limited to SIEMs, SOARs, EDRs, cloud infrastructure, firewall and networking technologies. You will have an opportunity to merge your experience with across many domains and teams; Identity Access Management, Compliance, Vulnerability Management, Red and Blue Teams, development, and engineering. Collaborating and interfacing with security engineers, software engineers, systems engineers, and other teammates to ensure the customer’s systems are always mission ready.


Responsibilities:

• Review, validate, and respond to requested ISVMs (Information Security Vulnerability Management) and/or data calls from Security Officers/System Owners
• Work with system and product owners to develop POAM’s and address ISVM.
• Producing actionable; risk-based reports on security assessment results
• Managing; training and mentoring more junior team members
• Serve as a Cybersecurity SME, liaising between system engineers, architects, and other teammates in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security controls. Advocating for optimal security outcomes, whilst communicating the technical, compliance, and business impacts to leadership for review, approval, and/or risk acceptance.
• Experience with SIEMs(Splunk, Sentinel), SOARs(Swimlane, Sentinel, SNOW), EDRs(Defender, CrowdStrike) , and Microsoft solutions (i.e.… O365, Azure, Defender, Entra)
• Experience with incident handling/response, digital forensics, vulnerability management, identity access management, security engineering, data loss prevention, and threat detection.
• Contribute to the security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification, and awareness activities for system and networking operations
• Analyzes complex security issues and develops effective solutions
• Communicates and presents security concepts and recommendations effectively
• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high-impact assignments
• Assisting with vulnerability remediation when necessary

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Ability to attain DHS EOD
• BA + 10 years of experience, AA + 12 years of experience, or 16 years of experience
• Must have active Security+ CE
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity operations such as but not limited to; incident handling/response, digital forensics, vulnerability management, identity access management, security engineering, data loss prevention, and threat detection.
• Must have some experience in cybersecurity assessments to include one or more of the following: Vulnerability assessments, threat assessment, application security or infrastructure security.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Cyber/NIST policy, RMF, mitigation development or implementation required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in optimizing security workflows.
• Professional, customer-oriented, and even-keeled under pressure.
• Effective communicator at all levels, both written and verbal.


Desired:
 

• Prior experience in Security Operations Centers / Cybersecurity Response Teams
• CEH, GCIH, OSEP, etc.
• Azure Fundamentals AZ-900, Azure Security Engineer Associate AZ-500
• ITIL, CISSP certification
• Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)

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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.

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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:

$102,900 - $216,200

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.