Space Systems Cyber Security Engineer

CACI•Colorado Springs, CO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Join CACI, a leader in providing innovative solutions for the nation’s most critical missions, as a Cyber Security Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in enhancing the cybersecurity posture of our Space Mission Systems through the execution of modification projects and coordination of vulnerability remediation. Your expertise will be instrumental in implementing robust cybersecurity practices and standards, ensuring the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of the DoD Satellite Control Network (SCN) to include both sustainment and modernization of current mission systems.

Requirements

Current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+, CASP+, CISSP).
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with DoD programs or systems operating in IL4/IL5/IL6 environments.
Experience with AWS GovCloud, Cross Domain, Endpoint Security Service, Firewalls.

Responsibilities

Lead a cybersecurity team providing cybersecurity expertise for modernization projects impacting multiple RMF packages and performing risk assessments across mission systems supporting the Data Transport and Receive Network (DTRN) (e.g., SCN, SCN Test Lab, Orbital Analysis Subsystem).
Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across hardware, software, and network layers.
Develop security design artifacts in coordination with program requirements.
Automate vulnerability and configuration management through scripts, scanning tools (ACAS, Nessus, EvaluateSTIG, Ansible), and CI/CD integration where applicable.
Conduct STIG scans and vulnerability remediation across OS, firmware, and network devices.
Maintain complete cybersecurity documentation within configuration control.
Implement continuous monitoring strategies to maintain ATO and respond to evolving threats.
Support incident response procedures and reporting.