Job Title: Cyber Security Engineering Manager
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: Continental US
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The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly experienced Cyber Security Engineering Manager to lead complex cybersecurity initiatives, strengthen organizational security posture, and oversee engineering teams delivering secure technology solutions. This leader will guide architecture, engineering, compliance, and operational security functions to support mission‑critical environments across CONUS and OCONUS locations spanning 150 programs, and 27,000 employees.
In this role, you will direct engineering teams, collaborate with senior leaders, and influence enterprise‑wide cyber strategies. You will ensure alignment with DoD, NIST, Zero Trust, and emerging cyber mandates while managing high‑visibility programs and delivering secure, scalable solutions.
More about this Role
- Provide management of staff supporting robust and evolving cybersecurity program and related cyber tooling protecting the CACI networks and supporting compliance requirements amongst our programs, mitigation of emerging threats, and development of novel solutions to new requirements
- Work with Cyber Operations and Threat Teams to assess the security, risk, and compliance levels of supported systems
- Monitor trends in cybersecurity threats as well as NIST 800 standards in support of these systems
- Support mitigation strategies and track stakeholder implementation to ensure risks are qualified and addressed appropriately
- Use data analysis techniques and tools to provide valuable reporting to track the security posture of CACI’s infrastructure
- Work with CACI and third parties to develop robust solutions to support CACI’s internal and external support needs
Responsibilities:
- Ability to work in a multi-functional team-centric environment
- Ability to manage small to medium sized teams consisting of geographically dispersed highly technical engineers
- Develop weekly plans and provide on-going status reporting for major projects and initiatives
- Support engineering process and documentation enhancements
- Ability to lead productive meetings and manage tasking across our teams
- Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders at all business levels, technical to senior leadership
- Strong presentation, written, and oral communication skills
- Maintain strong vendor and partner relationships
- Ability to lead across Cyber and IT teams within CACI to drive results in alignment with industry standards
- Ability to translate security and technology requirements to non-technical staff
Qualifications:
Required:
- BA/BS in Information Assurance/Cybersecurity/Engineering or similar
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience including seven (7) years of leadership experience
- Strong Cyber Security and IT background
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
- Networking and Cyber Defensive tool expertise
- Ability to mentor and develop individual technical contributors at various competencies
- Strong knowledge and use of AI technologies
Desired:
- CYSA+, CISSP, CEH, Security+, and other security or network-based certifications
- Secret or Top-Secret clearance
- Previous experience with the management of cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) activities.
- Experience with risk management frameworks, DFARS regulations, NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO 27001, others
Demonstrate an intermediate level of knowledge in three or more of the following
- NIST 800 series
- CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)
- Risk management and mitigation strategies
- Implementation of security tools across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms
- Familiarity of cloud architectures including PaaS/IaaS/SaaS implementations
- Knowledge and understanding of multifactor authentication, identity, and user privilege elevation
- Defense in depth strategies
- Attack surface reduction techniques
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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, 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:
$94,600 - $208,000
CACI is an Equal Opportunity 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 other protected characteristic.