Cyber Security Engineer

CACI International • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

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About The Position

Exciting Career Opportunity: Join Our Elite Cybersecurity Team! Are you a cybersecurity enthusiast eager to tackle cutting-edge technical challenges? CACI invites you to be a part of our dynamic team as a Cyber Security Engineer at the prestigious C5ISR Center located at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a role that combines innovation, collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving. Why You’ll Love This Role: Be a Part of Something Big: Join a passionate team of cyber security engineers dedicated to performing advanced vulnerability assessments for the Cyber Security (CS) Division within the Engineering and Services Innovation (ESI) Directorate. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing national security and protecting critical infrastructure.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical cybersecurity assessments and/or penetration testing.
• Proficiency in utilizing tools and methodologies to evaluate network and application-level technologies.
• Intermediate knowledge of Linux and Windows internals.
• Strong technical understanding of networking protocols, hardware, and software.
• Ability to interpret network traffic using tools like Wireshark and Burp Suite.
• Familiarity with hypervisor virtualization (VMware, VirtualBox, ESXi).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a secure SCIF lab setting and collaborate effectively both individually and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent).
• OSCP or equivalent certification.
• Basic cryptography knowledge.
• Basic programming/scripting experience (Python, Java, C/C++, bash).
• Code analysis and reverse engineering experience.
• Knowledge of chip-off, fault-injection, and similar hardware hacking techniques.
• Familiarity with COTS/GOTS radios, SDRs, and RF concepts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct In-Depth Security Assessments: Identify vulnerabilities and propose robust mitigation strategies across diverse technologies.
• Master the Art of Penetration Testing: Utilize the complete penetration testing lifecycle to evaluate web applications, networked devices, standalone software, and more.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Employ proven methodologies and adaptive techniques to maintain a cutting-edge approach.
• Innovate Continuously: Evaluate and integrate new tools and tactics to ensure your testing remains effective and impactful.
• Drive Research and Development: Contribute to ongoing efforts exploring current and emerging technologies to expand our team’s capabilities.
• Embrace New Experiences: Enjoy occasional travel (up to 10%) to apply your skills in various environments.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed