Cyber Security Engineer - NSS Tools

CACI seeks a Cyber Security Engineer focused on NSS Tools and Linux systems to strengthen network defense and cybersecurity capabilities. This on-site role in St. Louis, Missouri requires a TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy shell scripts to automate routine system maintenance, boosting efficiency and reliability.
• Configure and manage system logging, including remote logging, to support thorough log analysis for troubleshooting and security monitoring.
• Set up and sustain networking services, including firewall configurations and SELinux policies, to ensure secure and optimized system performance.
• Configure local storage using partitions and logical volumes to meet project-specific requirements.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain systems, ensuring software installations, updates, and core services are effectively managed.
• Apply knowledge of DNS, SMTP, and DHCP and utilize network troubleshooting tools such as tcpdump, Traceroute, Ping, Netstat, and nslookup to diagnose and resolve issues.

Requirements

• Proven Linux system administration experience with a strong focus on shell scripting and system automation.
• Expertise in configuring system logging, analyzing logs for troubleshooting, and implementing secure networking services.
• Familiarity with AWS services including EC2, S3, CloudFormation, and Terraform is advantageous.
• Experience with automation tools like Ansible and version control systems such as GitHub or GitLab for script and code management.
• Proactive approach to system optimization and a continuous learning mindset to stay current with Linux systems and cybersecurity.
• Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams to achieve system-related goals.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with experience on US Government contracts.
• DOD 8570 IAT II and CSSP Infrastructure Support certifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of related experience in SEIM, network operations, network engineering, leading technology teams, leading operation cybersecurity teams, or a combination thereof.

Technologies

• Linux
• Shell scripting
• AWS (EC2, S3, CloudFormation, Terraform)
• Ansible
• GitHub
• GitLab
• SELinux
• tcpdump
• Traceroute
• Ping
• Netstat
• nslookup

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Wellness
• Financial
• Retirement
• Family support
• Continuing education
• Time off benefits
• Flexible time off
• Learning and development opportunities
• Competitive compensation

What You Can Expect

• A culture of integrity.
• An environment of trust.
• A focus on continuous growth.

Pay Range

Salary range is USD 75,200 to 158,100 per year. A variety of factors influence final compensation, including geographic location, contract labor categories and wage rates, prior experience, specific skills and certifications, education, and certifications. CACI emphasizes the flexibility to balance high quality work with personal life and offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including healthcare, wellness, financial and retirement support, family assistance, continuing education, and time off benefits. The stated range reflects the role's potential earnings, with the actual figure determined by several considerations.