CACI

Space Systems

SpaceSystemsCyberSecurityEngineer-Junior

$53–106k Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Space Systems Cyber Security Engineer - Junior at CACI. Skills: Cyber Security Engineering, Space Mission Systems, Vulnerability Remediation. Support cybersecurity professionals. Review RMF packages”

Industry & Context.

Space Systems
Problems you'll solve

Critical thinking

Eligibility Requirements

Up to 10% travel, Local travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, Current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or III certification

Nice to Have

Experience with DoD programs, Experience with systems operating in IL4/IL5/IL6 environments, Experience with AWS GovCloud, Experience with Cross Domain, Experience with Endpoint Security Service, Experience with Firewall

What You'll Do.

Support cybersecurity professionals

Review risk assessments

Identify cybersecurity risks

Assess cybersecurity risks

Mitigate cybersecurity risks

Assist development of security design artifacts

Support automated vulnerability management

Support automated configuration management

Identify vulnerabilities

Support cybersecurity documentation

Support continuous monitoring strategies

Respond to evolving threats

Support incident response procedures

Support incident reporting

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordination with program requirements

Full Job Description

Job Title: Space Systems Cyber Security Engineer - Junior Job Category: Information Technology Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local Anticipated Posting End: 10/1/2026 _**The Opportunity**_ Join CACI, a leader in providing innovative solutions for the nation’s most critical missions, as a Cyber Security Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in enhancing the cybersecurity posture of our Space Mission Systems through the execution of modification projects and coordination of vulnerability remediation. Your expertise will be instrumental in implementing robust cybersecurity practices and standards, ensuring the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of the DoD Satellite Control Network (SCN) to include both sustainment and modernization of current mission systems. _**Responsibilities**_ • Support cybersecurity professionals in reviewing multiple RMF packages and risk assessments across mission systems supporting the Data Transport and Receive Network (DTRN) (e.g., SCN, SCN Test Lab, Orbital Analysis Subsystem). • Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks across hardware, software, and network layers. • Assist development of security design artifacts in coordination with program requirements. • Support automated vulnerability and configuration management through use of provided scripts, scanning tools (ACAS, Nessus, EvaluateSTIG, Ansible), and CI/CD integration where applicable. • Conduct STIG scans and vulnerability identification across OS, firmware, and network devices. • Support completion cybersecurity documentation within configuration control. • Support continuous monitoring strategies to maintain ATO and respond to evolving threats. • Support incident response procedures and reporting. • Demonstrate the following traits: data analysis skills, critical thinking, strong customer focus, self-motivated, desire to learn, eff

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