Cyber Security Engineering Team Lead

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Caci · Ashburn, VA

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About the role

CACI's Agile Solution Factory (ASF) is seeking a Cybersecurity Lead for a small cyber team supporting a software development portfolio for the Army under the ITEMSS contract. This lead role is responsible for providing cybersecurity oversight, ensuring compliance on applications, and serving as an interface with the portfolio cybersecurity manager. This hands-on technical position requires knowledge of RMF, Agile, and SecDevOps principles to lead cybersecurity activities across diverse mission systems and shaping secure application delivery. ASF fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and mission focus. We value leaders who can think critically, drive modernization, and navigate complex cybersecurity landscapes across both enterprise and tactical environments. The ideal candidate brings experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF), including traditional on-premise systems, cloud-based architectures, hybrid models, and tactical edge deployments. Adaptability, clear communication, and the ability to lead technically diverse teams in fast-paced settings are essential to success in this role.

Requirements

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field; equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

DoD 8140 IAM Level I certification required (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSLC)

DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification required (e.g., Sec+, SSCP, CCNA)

U.S. Citizenship with an active or interim DoD Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)

4+ years of cybersecurity experience, including experience with the RMF

Proven ability to manage the full RMF lifecycle across the cloud and reciprocity principles

Familiarity with Continuous ATO, SecDevOps practices, and secure software development pipelines

Strong understanding of software assurance cyber tools

Desired:

Ability to apply cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and strategic insight to drive innovative solutions across complex DoD environments

Familiarity with Army-specific RMF workflows and governance structures

Experience supporting Edge use case deployments, RDT&E systems, and containerized environments within the DoD

Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration in IL4/IL5 accredited environments

An understanding of Security Engineering principles, including system hardening and defense-in-depth architectures

Experience with Tactical Edge cybersecurity implementations in disconnected or limited connectivity environments

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.

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

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