Chief Cybersecurity Engineer

Description

This role leads the cybersecurity services and capabilities that the program develops, modernizes, runs, integrates and maintains for NGA.

The Chief Cybersecurity Engineer owns the technical outcomes and is the program office's main contact for cybersecurity technical questions outside the scope of the Cybersecurity Operations Manager.

The role reports to the government Chief of Cybersecurity Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage the whole Cyber Engineering organization and all of its sub-services on the TCS program.
• Build and carry out the Cyber Engineering strategy, as set by the TCS Program Manager.
• Resolve complex problems that often need deep research and analysis.
• Explain and persuade executive leaders, both at the customer and at CACI, on recommended actions or solutions.
• Advise on engineering design, build, rollout, operation and upkeep of cybersecurity services that strengthen the security posture of NGA programs, systems and the enterprise.
• Lead research, analysis, solution design and rollout planning for modernizing existing cybersecurity solutions and infrastructure, working with internal and external stakeholders, including the Cybersecurity Operations Manager.
• Drive technical innovation, applying broad and deep knowledge of complex cybersecurity operations.
• Provide expert analysis and advice on high-level functional analysis, system design and integration for complex matters.

Requirements

• Required:
• Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain a polygraph.
• Hands-on experience implementing, engineering, architecting, designing or operating cybersecurity technologies, with a focus on DoD capabilities.
• Experience leading the design and rollout of complex cybersecurity IT solutions on a large program with a total contract value of $100M+.
• At least 5 years leading as a chief architect, chief engineer, functional manager or team lead.
• Experience modernizing complex enterprise cybersecurity systems.
• Experience presenting briefings to senior customer management and stakeholders.
• Certified under DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M as an Information Assurance Technical Officer (IAT) Level III and an Information Assurance System Architecture and Engineering Specialist (IASAE) Level III.
• A bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Cyber Security Engineering or an IT-related field. Ten additional years of cybersecurity experience can replace the degree.
• 12+ years of specialized experience implementing, engineering, integrating, architecting and designing cybersecurity technologies.
• 5+ years supporting an IC or DoD agency in moving systems and services to cloud environments, including hybrid cloud.
• Specialized experience applying the ICD-503 Risk Management Framework, NIST Special Publications, CNSS 1253 and international standards.
• Experience in cybersecurity design, engineering and operations with a focus on NGA capabilities.
• Desired:
• Experience applying the ISO 20000 series and the IT-648 CMM to secure information systems.

Conditions

Full-time, regular position with up to 10% continental US travel.

Based in Chantilly, VA, with frequent travel to Springfield, VA.

Salary range is $131,800 - $290,000. Final pay depends on factors such as location, federal contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant experience, skills, education and certifications.

The company supports flexibility so employees can balance strong work with their personal lives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time off.
• Flexible time off that lets you take the time you need.
• Access to learning resources for career development.