Cyber Security Engineer; Elastic SME at CACI International Hampton, VA

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic team as a Cyber Security Engineer at the DCGS Management Center (DMC) program located at Langley AFB, VA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and development of our Elasticsearch cluster, ensuring the health, status, and security monitoring of our systems. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment and are passionate about cybersecurity, we invite you to apply.

• Deploy, optimize, and manage the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) to support scalable log aggregation, real‑time analytics, and observability across distributed systems.
• Diagnose and resolve Elasticsearch cluster health and performance anomalies across multi‑node deployments.
• Deliver advanced technical support to uphold the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS).
• Create custom Kibana dashboards and visualizations to provide insights into data trends.
• Utilize extensive understanding of Linux command line administration.
• Configure syslog, audit.d, and Windows audit policies.
• Perform server rebuilds, deployments, and parser customization.
• Apply knowledge of common enterprise security devices and tools.
• Utilize scripting languages and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
• Manage tasks using a ticketing system.
• Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems in enterprise environments.

• Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree in IS Technology, Computer Science, or related field (negotiable with equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 7 years of related experience
• DOD 8140 (8570) IAT Level II (Security+ or equivalent)

• AF DCGS experience
• Four to seven years of Linux systems administration experience
• Knowledge of security best practices and standards, including NIST, ISO, and SOC operations
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix operating systems and network protocols
• Experience with SIEM and Log management
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Availability to work weekends and holidays as part of our 24/7 operations

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: $90,300‑$189,600.

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.