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# Security Automation Application Engineer

- **Company:** Caci Inc
- **Location:** Linthicum Heights, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $103,800.0 - $218,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Business Analytics Applications, Python (Programming Language), Security Software, Software Vulnerability Management, AWS Lambda, Pyspark, Patch Management, Nessus, Data Delivery, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9019584/security-automation-application-engineer

## About the Role

Required:

 * Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
 * Candidates must meet one of the following combinations of education and experience in a technical field directly related to this role. All degrees, diplomas, and certificates must be from accredited institutions:
 + 12 years of experience with a High School Diploma/GED
 + 10 years of experience with an Associate's degree
 + 8 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree
 + 6 years of experience with a Master's degree
 + 4 years of experience with a Doctorate
 * Strong background in analytics development
 * Proficiency in Python
 * Experience with System Authorization
 * Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
 * Experience with vulnerability management and/or tools such as Nessus Vulnerability Scanner

Desired:

 * Experience with patch management and IAVA tracking
 * Familiarity with Pig and PySpark
 * Experience developing AWS Lambda functions
 * Background working in an Agile environment

## Description

* Develop, maintain, and operate analytics solutions using Python Lambda, Pig, and PySpark.
 * Review data ingest tickets and collaborate with other developers on merge requests.
 * Ensure reliable and accurate data delivery for end users.
 * Monitor daily operations and troubleshoot data issues, including validating that incoming data is accurate and complete.
 * Support the ongoing evolution of automated security capabilities aligned with Secure the Enterprise goals.


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