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# Cyber Security Engineer

- **Company:** CACI International Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $103,800.0 - $218,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, CentOS, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Network Security, Linux Distribution, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Security Information and Event Management, Data Streaming, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Deployment Automation, Operating System Security, Splunk, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/99d9ee28-549b-46b2-8f94-8a2bd22aa029

## About the Role

Required:

 * An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

 * Bachelor's degree, or 4+ additional years of cyber experience in lieu of a degree.
 * 10+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role.
 * Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms and/or Splunk.
 * Knowledge of Linux systems administration, general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking, and network security concepts.
 * Knowledge of Certification and Accreditation (C&A) processes.
 * Knowledge of DoD policy and technical security guidance for information systems.
 * DoD Directive 8570.1 IAT Level II or higher certification, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months.
 * Splunk certification is required.

Desired:

 * Experience with Red Hat, CentOS, or similar Linux distributions.
 * Exposure to AWS or other cloud platforms.
 * Knowledge of ICS 500-27 audit collection requirements.
 * Familiarity with Enterprise Security Services, Host-Based Security Services, Enterprise Vulnerability Scanning Services, and User Activity Monitoring (UAM).
 * Ability to tailor data feed creation to ensure logs are standardized according to policy and compliance standards.

Physical Requirements:

 * Ability to remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the time.
 * Occasional movement within the office to access equipment or collaborate with colleagues via meetings, presentations, or communication tools.

## Description

* Troubleshoot and resolve new or existing data collection issues to ensure accurate, reliable ingestion of security-relevant data.
 * Diagnose and remediate system issues affecting stability, performance, and overall usability.
 * Deploy, manage, and maintain both supported and unsupported Splunk Add-ons across diverse data sources.
 * Develop and maintain detailed documentation, including BOE artifacts, engineering documentation, change management records, system security plans, and accreditation materials.
 * Deliver comprehensive Splunk deployment documentation outlining specifications, deployment strategies, and architectural considerations for production environments.
 * Implement and uphold strict role-based access controls to ensure data is shared only on a validated need-to-know basis.
 * Design and deploy Splunk forwarders using centralized configuration management via the Splunk Deployment Server, enabling rapid and consistent deployments.


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