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Chief Cybersecurity Engineer

CACI


Job Location:

Springfield, VT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 131800 - 290000
Posted: 1 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Chief Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:
The Chief Cybersecurity Engineer provides leadership on the program to develop modernize enhance operate integrate and sustain cybersecurity services and capabilities for NGA. The Chief Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible for all technical performance and will serve as the primary point of contact within the program office for all technical matters and issues related to cybersecurity that are not within scope of the Cybersecurity Operations Manager. The Chief Cybersecurity Engineer will report to the government Chief of Cybersecurity Engineering. This position will be located Chantilly VA with frequent travel to Springfield VA.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for managing the entire Cyber Engineering organization and all of its sub-services for the TCS program

  • Responsible for developing executing and implementing strategy for Cyber Engineering as adjudicated by the TCS Program Manager.

  • Responsible for mitigating complex issues that often would require extensive research and analysis.

  • Must be able to communicate and influence executive leadership both within the customer organization and the CACI corporation on recommended courses of action or solutions.

  • Provide engineering expertise and guidance for the design development implementation operations and sustainment of cybersecurity services that enhance the cybersecurity posture of NGA Programs Systems and the Enterprise.

  • Lead the research analysis solution design and implementation planning of solutions for the modernization of existing cybersecurity solutions and infrastructures in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to include the Cybersecurity Operations Manager.

  • Drive strategic technological innovation demonstrating a breadth and depth of knowledge in all things related to the complex operations of cybersecurity services.

  • Provide technical knowledge and analysis of high-level functional systems analysis design integration advice on complex matters that require expert level knowledge of the subject matter for effective implementation.


Qualifications:

Required:

  • Candidate must have a TS/SCI with ability to obtain a Polygraph

  • Demonstrated specialized experience with implementing engineering architecting designing or operating cybersecurity technologies with an emphasis in DoD capabilities.

  • Demonstrated experience leading design and implementation of complex cyber security IT solutions on a large program ($100M total contract value).

  • Demonstrated leadership experience serving as a chief architect chief engineer functional manager or team lead for a minimum of 5 years.

  • Demonstrated experience modernizing complex enterprise cybersecurity systems.

  • Demonstrated experience presenting briefing to senior customer management and customer stakeholders.

  • Certified DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical Officer (IAT) Level III and Information Assurance System Architecture and Engineering Specialist (IASAE) Level III.


Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors degree or higher in Computer Science Cyber Security Engineering or IT-related discipline. An additional 10 years of experience in cybersecurity may be substituted in lieu of degree.

  • TS/SCI with the ability to obtain a polygraph.

  • Specialized experience (12 years) in implementing engineering integrating architecting designing cybersecurity technologies.

  • Demonstrated 5 or more years of experience supporting an IC or DoD agency in adopting and transitioning systems and services to cloud environments including hybrid cloud environments.

  • Demonstrated specialized experience applying ICD-503 Risk Management Framework National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS) 1253 International Standards

  • Experience presenting briefs to senior customer management and stakeholders.

  • Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity design engineering and operations with emphasis on NGA capabilities.

Desired:

  • Organization (ISO) 20000 series and the IT Service Capability Maturity Model (IT-648 CMM) to secure information systems.

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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 youll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customers 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. Youll 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 nations 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:

$131800 - $290000

CACI is anEqualOpportunity 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 otherprotectedcharacteristic.

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