Information Assurance Engineer

Information Assurance Engineer

CACI's SAFFIRE team is seeking a highly motivated Information Assurance Engineer to help manage critical Intelligence solutions for our NGA customers as part of the SAFFIRE program.

You will be a critical element, working closely with users, our user support team, and CACI's development teams ensuring that systems supporting the national security of our country remain available to their user base.

Work with the internal development and systems teams, and development release train, as well as the government security experts, doing work that matters for some of the U.S. Government's most critical missions, and utilizing the latest technologies in Cloud Computing, AI/ML, and DevSecOps.

Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of software security platform identifiers (SPIDs), supporting the ATO Accreditation lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of software security platform identifiers (SPIDs), supporting the ATO Accreditation lifecycle.
• Participate in systems design process to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security requirements using applicable baseline security controls (NIST) as one of the sources for security requirements.
• Analyze technical information to determine the best cyber protection technologies; AND recommend implementations for software programs.
• Perform technical analysis to determine the system security posture impact level, evaluate assigned security controls, conduct a technical security assessment and establish roadmaps for mitigation of vulnerabilities, and produced artifacts to successfully achieve an Authority to Operate from an Authorizing Official.
• Perform assessment and compliance activities by using the assessment tools and procedures within the Xacta IA Manager to manage security compliance and risk, upload artifacts, and track projects as they flow through the RMF process.
• Interface with the Program Management Office (PMO) and Systems Team lead while completing security controls implementation, self-compliance tests, security test plans, and creating/updating the Plan of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
• Provide final approval of all account creation request ensuring the proper documents and certificates are included; perform annual verification.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph
• Experience with evaluating Information Assurance compliance of a system against current RMF and expertise DoW Cybersecurity policies as outlined in NIST SP 800-37 and 800-53, rev 4.
• Experience with vulnerability and compliance assessment scanning tools and reporting, along with intrusion detection technologies, intrusion prevention technologies, and Host-Based Security System (HBSS)
• DOD Directive 8570 IAT II certification (Security+ or equivalent).
• Experience managing the security accreditation of several platforms supporting DoW and/or Intelligence Community workflows.
• Comfortable briefing key stakeholders, government program office, and government security professionals on timelines, milestones, and current security posture.

Desired:

• Proven track record in leading end-to-end Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes for DoD and Intelligence Community systems, including developing mitigation roadmaps, conducting technical security assessments, and producing ATO artifacts to achieve Authority to Operate accreditation
• Experience implementing security controls in AWS, Azure, or similar cloud environments, including identity access management and encryption strategies.
• Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automating vulnerability scans, compliance checks, and security reporting tasks.
• Experience supporting development teams in architecting and managing security platforms.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $75,200-$158,100

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.