Space Systems Cyber Security Engineer

CACI International • Colorado Springs, CO

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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. 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.
• Demonstrate the following traits: technically competent, strong data analysis skills, solid decision making, critical thinking, strong customer focus, self-motivated, desire to learn, effective and professional interpersonal skills, pride in work, strong team player, and hardworking

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