Cyber Security Engineering Team Lead

CACI International•Ashburn, VA

2d•$86,600 - $181,800•Onsite

About The Position

CACI’s Agile Solution Factory (ASF) is seeking a Cybersecurity Lead for a small cyber team supporting a software development portfolio for the Army under the ITEMSS contract. This lead role is responsible for providing cybersecurity oversight, ensuring compliance on applications, and serving as an interface with the portfolio cybersecurity manager. This hands-on technical position requires knowledge of RMF, Agile, and SecDevOps principles to lead cybersecurity activities across diverse mission systems and shaping secure application delivery. ASF fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and mission focus. We value leaders who can think critically, drive modernization, and navigate complex cybersecurity landscapes across both enterprise and tactical environments. The ideal candidate brings experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including traditional on-premise systems, cloud-based architectures, hybrid models, and tactical edge deployments. Adaptability, clear communication, and the ability to lead technically diverse teams in fast-paced settings are essential to success in this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field; equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
DoD 8140 IAM Level I certification required (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSLC)
DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification required (e.g., Sec+, SSCP, CCNA)
U.S. Citizenship with an active or interim DoD Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
4+ years of cybersecurity experience, including experience with the RMF
Proven ability to manage the full RMF lifecycle across the cloud and reciprocity principles
Familiarity with Continuous ATO, SecDevOps practices, and secure software development pipelines
Strong understanding of software assurance cyber tools

Nice To Haves

Ability to apply cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and strategic insight to drive innovative solutions across complex DoD environments
Familiarity with Army-specific RMF workflows and governance structures
Experience supporting Edge use case deployments, RDT&E systems, and containerized environments within the DoD
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration in IL4/IL5 accredited environments
An understanding of Security Engineering principles, including system hardening and defense-in-depth architectures
Experience with Tactical Edge cybersecurity implementations in disconnected or limited connectivity environments

Responsibilities

Serve as a team lead overseeing cybersecurity automation processes, ATO lifecycle management, and enterprise RMF execution.
Maintain process standardization, support planning, and ensure cyber governance across the project.
Ensure full RMF lifecycle compliance —from initial categorization through continuous monitoring
Managing and reviewing Automation Support for ATO packages, POA&Ms, and RMF documentation across portfolios
Lead coordination with the portfolio cybersecurity manager
Maintain standard operating procedures and governance for multi-system environments
Ensure alignment with DoD cyber requirements
Support cross-program improvements, risk mitigation strategies, and process automation
Tracking program-specific needs and direct cyber resources to high-priority tasks
Assessing organizational support tiers (Tier 1–3)
Recommending improvements to tooling, dashboards, and vulnerability management workflows
Support the enterprise cybersecurity strategy
Providing mentorship, direction, and continuity planning for junior cybersecurity team members
Ensuring audit readiness and alignment with DISA STIGs, Zero Trust objectives, and Army policy