Job Title: Cyber/Information Assurance Analyst (Journeyman)
Job Category: Information Technology
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
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The Opportunity: CACI is seeking a Journeyman Cyber/Information Assurance Analyst for the Global Mission Operations Support (GMOS) contract, supporting the Department of State. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance national security through advanced IT solutions. You will collaborate with experienced professionals in an innovative environment, guiding a high-performing team to deliver excellence. The GMOS contract aims to provide world-class IT support by modernizing and maintaining applications and infrastructure using an integrated IT Service Management approach. Join us to make a meaningful impact on a program of national importance.
Responsibilities: - Plan, implement, and monitor comprehensive security measures for the protection of computer networks, systems, and applications across the CA IT enterprise aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Maintain and update the enterprise service catalog ensuring comprehensive security documentation for all operational services including security classifications, compliance status, and risk assessments
- Provide expert security guidance and technical consultation for infrastructure architecture initiatives, ensuring alignment with Department of State security standards, FISMA requirements, and NIST 800-53 controls
- Ensure engineering designs and technical solutions incorporate security best practices throughout the system development lifecycle, validating compliance with DOS security policies and STIGs
- Implement, configure, and validate security controls in physical data centers, virtual hosting environments, and cloud platforms including access controls, network segmentation, and encryption mechanisms
- Respond rapidly to computer security breaches, incidents, and vulnerabilities by conducting thorough investigations, performing forensic analysis, and coordinating containment and remediation activities
- Coordinate security compliance activities for network engineering services ensuring secure connectivity and encrypted communications across 350+ domestic and international facilities
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, security scans, and compliance audits using industry-standard tools to identify security weaknesses and generate detailed remediation recommendations
- Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities including security control assessments and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management
- Collaborate with IT service delivery teams, infrastructure engineers, and Government security personnel to integrate security throughout IT operations and promote security-conscious culture
Qualifications: Required:
- Bachelor's degree + 4 years of experience in related fields, such as cybersecurity, information assurance, network security, systems security engineering, or IT security operations; equivalencies considered.
- Active Top Secret Clearance
- Proven experience with information security frameworks including NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework (RMF), FISMA compliance, and Federal security authorization processes
- Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity principles, security controls implementation, vulnerability management, and incident response procedures
- Strong understanding of network security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, network segmentation, and cloud security (AWS, Azure)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using security assessment tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or ACAS
Desired:
- Prior experience supporting federal agencies, especially the Department of State
- Professional security certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC)
- Knowledge of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), CIS Benchmarks, FedRAMP authorization processes, and SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar)
- Experience with DevSecOps practices
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 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.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$86,600 - $181,800
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.
