Cyber Operational Systems Engineer

Cyber Operational Systems Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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What You’ll Get to Do:

You will work closely with our operators to provide direct support, develop and perform administrative overwatch, and build out an understanding of the operations environment. Candidate must be a skilled technologist with solid experience with Linux, Windows, software development, general analysis skills, and have knowledge of enterprise security products.

Be part of a department with an expanding range of programs focusing on Cyber Operations, where you get to grow on and between programs with peers who are dedicated to advancing national security. Participate in fun team outings and team building events where you get to engage with your co-workers and expand your career network. We are a fun, engaging environment with a management team focused on growing your career and making you a part of our future. We offer bonus compensation plans that demonstrate you being appreciated for working on the program and being a part of our team. You'll get paid for cyber events and training, such as our Capture the Flag Events, Internal Research and Development opportunities as well as prepaid courses to nationally recognized certification courses to grow your career.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Technical and analytic support, including software reverse engineering, network reverse engineering, and systems architecture

• Support analysis, software and database development, network development, and virtual infrastructure range administration.

• Manage ops lifecycle to provide operators and analysts’ collection management requests from stakeholders and work with consumers to ensure delivery to analytic systems and consumers.

• Analyze environment to determine over-watch requirements including:

  • Assessment of security products configuration and capabilities

  • Assessment of network configurations to determine safe communications paths.

  • Support development of CONOPS to improve operational safety

• Conduct limited operations per instructions and with direct oversight

• Identify any anomalies and bring them to the attention of supervisor

• Evaluate data, perform first level troubleshooting of any errors, perform any necessary post-processing, and throw to analysis enclave for consumers

• Assist with analysis and data management throughout lifecycle

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• 10+ year of related Computer security experience: systems administration, network security, network recon, security products administration

• Ability to obtain TS/SCI with required polygraph clearance

• Penetration Testing skills in line with Red Team perspectives

• Proficient in at least one scripting language (python/perl/bash/other)

  • BASH scripting must be strong

• Proficient in at least one compiled programming language (C/C++/other)

  • Python programming skills must be moderate or higher

• Experience with software debugging and reverse engineering

• Experience with Computer Network Defense and/or Computer Network Operations

• Experience with network testing tools, including metasploit, nmap, nessus, linux tools, etc.

• 5+ years of experience implementing, maintaining, or administering enterprise security analytics

• 5+ years of experience networking and developing on and/or administering Linux systems

  • Proficient with IPtables

• 2-4 years of experience developing on and/or administering Windows systems

• Strong understanding of networking protocols and concepts

• Extremely detail oriented noticing small changes or errors; ability to apply knowledge towards improving daily efficiency

• Strong communication skills with a team-focused mindset

Skills Desired

• 1-3 years of experience in other programming languages

What We Can Offer You:
- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
 

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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 takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. 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.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. 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. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$119,800 - $263,600

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