CACI
Space Systems
SpaceSystemsCyberSecurityEngineer-Junior
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“Space Systems Cyber Security Engineer - Junior at CACI. Skills: Cyber Security Engineering, RMF packages, Vulnerability remediation. Support cybersecurity professionals in reviewing RMF packages. Support risk assessments across mission systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhancing cybersecurity posture; Implementing robust cybersecurity practices
Industry & Context.
Critical thinking
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 in reviewing RMF packages
Support risk assessments across mission systems
Identify cybersecurity risks
Assess cybersecurity risks
Mitigate cybersecurity risks
Assist development of security design artifacts
Support automated vulnerability management
Support configuration management
Identify vulnerabilities across OS
Identify vulnerabilities across firmware
Identify vulnerabilities across network devices
Support completion cybersecurity documentation
Support continuous monitoring strategies
Respond to evolving threats
Support incident response procedures
Support incident response reporting
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordination of vulnerability remediation
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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