Senior Cyber Security Engineer
Job Description
Senior Cyber Security Engineer role supporting mission-critical enterprise cybersecurity applications and systems in Chantilly, VA (onsite).
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering support and system administration for cybersecurity applications, including installation, configuration, maintenance, patching, and backup/restore.
- Develop, customize, and manage scan policies, audit files, scan jobs, dashboards, and reports, including related content for Tenable Nessus and ServiceNow integrations.
- Deliver Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for cybersecurity technologies while ensuring alignment with customer policies, procedures, and TASKORDs.
- Troubleshoot vulnerability scanning problems and provide timely support via phone, email, and messaging platforms.
- Identify and implement process automation; integrate scripted solutions to streamline recurring tasks and metrics collection.
- Support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities by updating documentation, preparing security artifacts, and resolving technical conflicts.
- Review policies, customer feedback, and operational workflows to recommend improvements that enhance efficiency and cybersecurity posture.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
- Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of additional relevant experience.
- 5+ years of experience working with cybersecurity tools in an enterprise environment.
- Hands-on experience with Tenable products and enterprise vulnerability scanning operations.
- Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux administration, operating system hardening, TCP/IP networking, and core network security concepts.
- Demonstrated expertise in enterprise scanning, continuous monitoring, host/network defense, and intrusion detection.
- Ability to translate cybersecurity needs into technical requirements and apply architectural principles such as defense-in-depth and resilience.
- Excellent skills in communication, organization, troubleshooting, and customer support.
- Active IAT Level II certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Technologies
- Tenable Nessus
- ServiceNow
- AWS services
- Windows
- Linux
- NIST SP 800-37 (RMF)
- NIST SP 800-137 (Continuous Monitoring)
Travel Requirements
- Up to 10% travel
- Type: Local
Desired
- Experience with AWS services and ServiceNow.
- Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks including NIST SP 800-37 (RMF) and NIST SP 800-137 (Continuous Monitoring).
- Experience developing automation and scripting to support workflow optimization.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Strong collaboration skills, with ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Contingent on Funding
- This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately.
- It represents positions within CACI that are consistently available.
- Applicants may also be considered for other positions at CACI.
Pay Range
USD 103,800 - 218,100 per yearly