Cybersecurity Engineer Lead

Cybersecurity Engineer Lead

Job Category: Security

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

Anticipated Posting End: 1/26/2026

The Opportunity:

CACI is responsible for providing comprehensive Integrated Product Support (IPS) services for the Tactical Integrated Ground Suite (TIGS) System of Systems (SoS). These services cover a range of support categories including management, engineering, maintenance, supply, data, training, continuous support, infrastructure, logistics , and personnel. The primary objective of these diverse services is to ensure warfighting readiness across the globe by increasing the operational availability and mission effectiveness of all currently deployed and future TIGS SoS.

Responsibilities:

• Leads cybersecurity operations support services that span hardware and software tools and sensors, from the perimeter to endpoints; equipment; and policies, including incident response, compliance reporting, logging, RMF support, SCA, and CSSP support

• Assesses cybersecurity policies, emerging technologies, and best practices to make recommendations that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of cybersecurity operations

• Analyzes complex security issues and develops effective solutions and incident response to maintain cybersecurity compliance and readiness and limit cyber impact

• Reports cybersecurity potential and anomalous system events and incidents to the P rogram Manager

• Responds to cybersecurity incidents with appropriate actions and countermeasures

• Supports security incident response team requirements, including inspections, audits, policy review, strategy development, and recommendations to improve security posture

• Tests and evaluates security patches for compatibility with security baselines, as well as new, replacement, trial, and test hardware/software brought into the authorization boundaries; resolves any configuration issues

• Manages exceptions to policy workflows for portable electronic devices and coordinates with the Government for approval

• Leads the preparation and maintenance of artifacts to support RMF packages and achieve ATO, including maintaining documentation, implementing and monitoring security controls, and reporting status

• Reports information about the programs cyber posture in authoritative systems of record, including tracking and reporting status on applicable orders, directives, and POA&Ms

• Performs periodic and on-demand vulnerability scans, develops vulnerability trend reports on assets and program of record systems, and provides scan results to service providers

• Compiles information and supports cyber evaluations, inspections, assessments, and exercises and implements recommendations and required actions that result from these activities

• Performs logging activities, including configuration and operation of the centralized logging system, forwarding logs to the CSSP, auditing logs, validating logs, and providing reports to the Government

• Serves as a mentor for other cybersecurity personnel assigned to the program and may participate in and contribute to strategic discussions and process/procedure development related to cybersecurity operations

• Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high-impact assignments

• Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments

• May supervise others

Qualifications:

Required:

• Currently hold an adjudicated Top Secret/SCI Clearance with the ability to maintain it

• BA/BS +8-12 years experience

• Certification - CGRC/CAP or CASP+ or Cloud+ or PenTest + or Security+ or GSEC or Applicable degree ABET accredited/CAE designated or Training

• Displays mastery of cybersecurity operations across hardware and software domains, preferably in government and military environments, including security patch testing and policy exception management.

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of incident response, compliance reporting, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) support, with expertise in restoring services after cybersecurity incidents.

• Exhibits strategic expertise in analyzing complex security issues, developing effective solutions, with preferred experience leading teams through RMF processes and Authorization to Operate (ATO) achievements.

• Manages critical aspects of cybersecurity including vulnerability scanning, log management, policy implementation, and coordination with government stakeholders, while reporting cyber posture in authoritative systems.

• Applies expert-level problem-solving skills to assess emerging technologies, improve security postures, and maintain cybersecurity compliance across multiple complex systems, including supporting cyber evaluations, inspections, and exercises.

• Demonstrates proficiency in mentoring cybersecurity personnel, contributing to strategic discussions, and functioning as a technical expert across multiple high-impact projects in sensitive environments.

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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:
$90,300-$189,600

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.