Cyber Security Analyst

About the role

• Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst
• Job Category: Engineering
• Time Type: Full time
• Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Employee Type: Regular
• Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
• Type of Travel: Local

The Opportunity

CACI is seeking a Security Analyst to conduct technical analysis to drive operations, including but not limited to: technical development, work with various partners, network analysis to understand target networks, developing network maps, profiling network security posture and technical overwatch.

In this role you will leverage knowledge, provide technical analysis, conduct network analysis and reconnaissance, document analysis and code in accordance with the industry and client’s best practices and leverage applications and scripting capabilities. You will also be able to partner with and conduct briefings across the client’s organization and their components in support of technical analysis and operational goals.

Be part of a department with an expanding range of programs focusing on Cyber Operations, where you get to grow on and between programs with peers who are dedicated to advancing national security. Participate in fun team outings and team building events where you get to engage with your co-workers and expand your career network.

We are a fun, engaging environment with a management team focused on growing your career and making you a part of our future. We offer bonus compensation plans that demonstrate you being appreciated for working on the program and being a part of our team.

You'll get paid for cyber events and training, such as our Capture the Flag Events, Internal Research and Development opportunities as well as prepaid courses to nationally recognized certification courses to grow your career. You can learn more about our program by accessing the landing page: VORPAL Jobs.

Responsibilities

• Solve cyber problems, identify and develop methodologies to advance cyber operations
• Provide technical development and analysis
• Network analysis to understand target networks and developing network maps
• Profiling network security posture and technical overwatch
• Conduct network analysis and reconnaissance
• Document analysis and code in accordance with industry and client’s best practices
• Leverage applications and scripting capabilities
• Conduct briefings across the client’s organization

Qualifications

Required

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific or technical discipline
• Approximately 7+ years of related work experience
• Working knowledge of cyber operations and/or penetration testing
• Ability to conduct network forensics and internet traffic characterization
• Strong analytic and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically
• Ability to effectively express complex ideas and insights verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences, both technical and non-technical
• Knowledge of analytic tools
• Scripting (e.g., python, bash)
• Comfortable with Windows and Linux command line tools (PowerShell, bash, etc.)
• Knowledge of IT defensive best practices
• Ability to pay attention to details, ensuring accuracy in documentation and data
• Can handle working multiple projects at once with minimal guidance
• Network analysis skills (understanding of TCP/IP packet analysis using GUI and command-line tools)
• Ability to create logical network diagrams from various, often incomplete data sources (such as network device configurations, endpoint survey date and other collected information)
• Understanding of TCP/IP routing
• Ability to draw detailed diagrams and write clear documentation

Desired

• Master’s degree in a related scientific or technical discipline
• Self-motivated, creative problem solver
• Manipulating and parsing files of various structured and unstructured formats and extracting relevant technical data
• Experience leveraging advanced analytical and partnering with data scientists to answer technical questions

Additional information

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s 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. You’ll 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 nation's 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

$113,200 - $237,800