Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-03
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer, Network Security
The Opportunity
CACI is seeking a skilled and experienced Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Engineer (Level
3) to join our dynamic team to support a DoD client in Suitland, MD. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in cyber security, network technologies, and infrastructure support. This role requires a proactive problem solver with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network environments. The candidate must possess TS/SCI clearance and meet the stringent requirements outlined by the DoD Cyber Security Workforce Improvement Program (DoD 8570.01-M).
- Network Security:
Design, develop, integrate, implement, operate, and analyze cyber security technologies across LAN/WAN environments. - CND Expertise:
Provide concentrated experience in Computer Network Defense (CND) including incident management, threat analysis, and remediation. - Technology Implementation:
Install, network, configure, integrate, administer, maintain, and perform RMF functions on new cybersecurity technologies, including Zero Trust and Cloud resources (AWS, Azure). - Intrusion Detection/Prevention:
Engineer, test, configure, tune, administer, and operate Network Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (NIDPS) and host-based intrusion detection/prevention solutions. - Vulnerability Management:
Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage remediation using tools like Beyond Trust Retina and Tenable Nessus (ACAS). - SIEM Systems:
Administer and operate Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems such as Splunk and Elastic. - Forensics and Penetration Testing:
Perform forensic processes for data collection and analysis, and conduct penetration testing/Red Teaming activities. - Documentation:
Write technical documents, “best practices,” manuals, and standard operating procedures in accordance with Federal, DoD, IC, and industry standards. - SDLC Process:
Participate in the System/Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Process. - Emerging Technologies:
Identify and research emerging technologies, assessing their technical and performance characteristics. - Stakeholder Communication:
Effectively communicate complex technical issues in business terms to all levels of management, mission stakeholders, and customers.
Required:
- TS/SCI Security Clearance
- BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Assurance, or a related field desired;
Master’s preferred. - Without a degree, 15+ years of relevant professional experience is required.
- Experience:
- 10+ years of professional experience with LAN/WAN technologies, networking protocols, file systems, ports, services, and commands (Windows and Unix/Linux).
- 8+ years of concentrated experience in the CND discipline.
- 6+ years of experience in the design, development, integration, implementation, operation, and analysis of cyber security technologies.
- Skills:
- Effective interpersonal, organizational, time management, writing/documentation, and briefing skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, mission stakeholders, and customers.
- Proven ability to think outside the box by providing innovative, creative solutions to complex cyber security issues.
- Proven ability to prioritize, execute, and complete tasks with little to no direction in a high-pressure environment.
- Significant experience utilizing Federal, DoD, IC, and industry standards.
- Significant experience in the SDLC Process.
- Significant experience in identifying and conducting research in emerging technologies.
- Significant experience in writing technical documents addressing complex, sensitive issues.
- Significant experience in the development and implementation of CND tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
- Expert knowledge of policies and processes related to CND implementation, execution, and management.
- Expert knowledge of incident management
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…
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