Security Automation Application Engineer

CACI International • Linthicum Heights, MD

1d • $103,800 - $218,100 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Secure the Enterprise initiative and help transform how system security evaluation and authorization are done. This role plays a key part in moving from manual, time‑consuming processes to a modern model built around automation, continuous monitoring, streamlined approvals, and data-driven insights across the full project life cycle. You’ll contribute to building capabilities that strengthen security posture while improving efficiency for teams across the organization.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
• 12 years of experience with a High School Diploma/GED
• 10 years of experience with an Associate’s degree
• 8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree
• 6 years of experience with a Master’s degree
• 4 years of experience with a Doctorate
• Strong background in analytics development
• Proficiency in Python
• Experience with System Authorization
• Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience with vulnerability management and/or tools such as Nessus Vulnerability Scanner

Nice To Haves

• Experience with patch management and IAVA tracking
• Familiarity with Pig and PySpark
• Experience developing AWS Lambda functions
• Background working in an Agile environment

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and operate analytics solutions using Python Lambda, Pig, and PySpark.
• Review data ingest tickets and collaborate with other developers on merge requests.
• Ensure reliable and accurate data delivery for end users.
• Monitor daily operations and troubleshoot data issues, including validating that incoming data is accurate and complete.
• Support the ongoing evolution of automated security capabilities aligned with Secure the Enterprise goals.

Benefits

• flexible time off
• robust learning resources
• competitive compensation
• benefits and learning and development opportunities
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED