Total 30 security armed forces job vacancies in Information Technology category in Springfield, Virginia

Network Security Engineer III

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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Do you like working with high-performing Network Security Engineering Teams?  Are you self-motivated and enjoy a challenge?

CACI IS THE WINNER!!! of a long-term contract with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) for Transport & Cybersecurity Services (TCS) contract.  The functional capabilities are to provide the information technology (IT) infrastructure services required to deliver timely, relevant, and accurate support of national security.  TCS will provide innovative design, engineering, procurement, implementation, operations, sustainment, and disposal of transport and cybersecurity IT services on multiple networks and security domains, at multiple locations worldwide to support the NGA mission.

Team CACI on our TCS Program has an exciting and challenging opportunity available for a Cyber Security Engineer supporting an Intelligence Community customer’s wide-area (WAN), local-area (LAN), and campus-area (CAN) networks across multiple security domains. The position can be located at the Springfield VA campus.

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Work with both corporate and customer leadership to research, analyze, and implement enterprise-wide network security solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.

• Assists with designs, analyses, tests, and implementation of state-of-the-art secure network architectures.

• Conducts risk assessment and provides design recommendations.

• Manage WAN, LAN, CAN, and remote network security as well as support Tier 3 incident and problem management. 

• Oversee security infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, and advanced configuration. (firewalls, F5 load balancers, web gateways, mail gateways, IDS, and management tools).

• Oversee the reporting, documentation, and investigation of all security-related incidents; lead the development and implementation of corrective measures.

• Responsible for the development and execution of standard operating procedures for security tools.

• Evaluate and report on new network Security technologies to enhance the capabilities of the network.

• Act as liaison to the contract and customer management and government Designated Approving Authority (DAA) about all network security status, policies, and procedures.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Related work experience considered instead of degree)

• 6+ years related technical experience in Network Security and experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a highly diverse environment

• Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI

• Ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

• Required Certifications:
  -    DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification. (Security + minimum to start)
  -    Must obtain a CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 6 months of the date of hire.

• Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance

• Ability to work weekends and evening hours as needed

• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents and present oral presentations to senior/executive management

• Proficient in MS Office suite – Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

• Travel up to 15% of the time CONUS, maybe occasional OCONUS

• Understanding and experience with the DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions.

• Expert knowledge of IP services 

• Experience in providing status reports and products to senior management and customers

• Experience with Juniper SRX, Palo Alto Firewall, F5 Load Balancer, Cisco FTD/ASA

• Experience with plans, designs, and evaluations of security systems and architectures. 

•  Experience with Unix, RHELS OS, Windows Enterprise AD architecture, and VMWare virtualization experience

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have

•  CSSP

• TS/SCI w/Poly

What We Can Offer You:

- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever-vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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. Learn more here

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$78,700 - $165,300

This Program Analyst position is located in Human Capital Section, Workforce Services Branch, Operations Management Division (OMD), Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a liaison between LE/FAMS management officials, Administrative Officers and TSA Human Capital (HC) in the areas of recruitment and staffing, vacancy announcements, position modifications, unfunded requests, employee performance management, health and retirement benefits, position classification (Core Compensation System), and personnel actions.
• Serves as a Project Lead and handles complex assignments with minimal supervision to include coordination of employee performance management tasks; special projects for professional development training, Requests for Personnel Actions (RPAs) and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Provides recommendations in developing short-range human capital/ human resources plans for LE/FAMS Human Capital which impact the LE/FAMS organization.
• Analyzes recruitment methods and advises managers regarding options for recruitment.
• Serves as a Human Capital Subject Matter Expert and advisor; provides comprehensive advice and guidance on administrative policy development and programs for complex human capital/human resources issues and projects.
• Participates/provides recommendations regarding program and workforce planning and business management to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and timeliness of processes and information dissemination.

The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay bands (G and H Bands) perform the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex.

Starting at $78,592 Per Year (SV G-I)

This Program Analyst position is located in Human Capital Section, Workforce Services Branch, Operations Management Division (OMD), Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a liaison between LE/FAMS management officials, Administrative Officers and TSA Human Capital (HC) in the areas of recruitment and staffing, vacancy announcements, position modifications, unfunded requests, employee performance management, health and retirement benefits, position classification (Core Compensation System), and personnel actions.
• Serves as a Project Lead and handles complex assignments with minimal supervision to include coordination of employee performance management tasks; special projects for professional development training, Requests for Personnel Actions (RPAs) and other responsibilities as assigned.
• Provides recommendations in developing short-range human capital/ human resources plans for LE/FAMS Human Capital which impact the LE/FAMS organization.
• Analyzes recruitment methods and advises managers regarding options for recruitment.
• Serves as a Human Capital Subject Matter Expert and advisor; provides comprehensive advice and guidance on administrative policy development and programs for complex human capital/human resources issues and projects.
• Participates/provides recommendations regarding program and workforce planning and business management to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and timeliness of processes and information dissemination.

The major duties described reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay bands (G and H Band) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex.

Starting at $78,592 Per Year (SV G-I)

• Maintain, configure, or analyze network and host-based security platforms and/or associated reports. Apply advanced statistical data and trends to interpret meaning and evaluate findings. Reconcile conflicts between basic policies and program goals.
• Provide advice and recommendations to management relative to resourcing of the Security Engineering Program (SEP) to include labor, materials, and contract support. Lead the SEP to anticipate, assess and minimize risk of exposure to malicious intent.
• Develop long-range plans for IT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities and system exploitations.
• Develop/interpret policy and procedural controls covering physical security, application/data security, system software security, contingency planning, and compliance with clearance procedures, contractor/technical security education/training.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and investigate security-related, information systems' anomalies based on security platform reporting, network traffic, log files, host-based and automated security alerts and provide mitigation strategies.
• Oversee Incident Response, Threat Management and Vulnerability Management teams. Respond to information security related events and requirements during the conduct of system forensic analysis often critical to civil and criminal investigations.
• Provide expert analysis and advice to technical community while maintaining strong relationships with senior executives, managers, and system/network engineers. Review proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for potential security risks.
• Define the scope of the project with contractors, peers and senior management. Create detail work plans, objectives and evaluation metrics to successfully complete the project. Determine the resources, develop a schedule and reconcile discrepancies.
• Lead analysts and engineers providing strategic direction of security controls and in the planning, coordination, and development of specifications to meet requirements. Identify actual and potential cyber security problems, trends, and weaknesses.
• In representation of the Center's Cybersecurity Program, acts as a primary interface to Center IT Security Managers and other external auditors examining the information security program.
• Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Starting at $116,393 Per Year (GS 14)

This Program Analyst position is located at Training & Development, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyzes and evaluates program areas to determine areas in which progress is unsatisfactory and to determine courses of action to remedy deficiencies. This includes continuous review of periodic progress reports, special reports, correspondence, etc., from other government agencies and activities, and functional elements. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the systems and processes in terms of objectives, progress to date, managerial and other critical and/or potential or anticipated problems encountered, lack of resources, adequacy and validity of factors and standards, and need for revision of schedules.
• Investigates variances from established system standards and schedules revealed by analysis and evaluation.
• Selects and applies program management techniques in coordinating establishing and reporting accomplishments of assigned programs.
• Evaluates policies, procedures and regulations for applicability and compliance.
• Establishes and maintains schedules and milestones consistent with program objectives. In close coordination with management, participates in the formulation of project plans to establish realistic time schedules, resource requirements, milestones and accomplishments.
• Prepares analyses with recommended actions, designs and prepares reports and spreadsheets, and presents briefings to managers on study findings and recommendations.
• Applying a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment of the programs, and identifies areas needing special emphasis or improvement; developing and providing effective methods to task, review, and assess support work, solves managerial and financial problems, answers a wide range of formal and informal questions and data calls from all levels of operations, management, customers, and performers, evaluates support work (taking corrective action as required) and assures that management objectives are understood and met, within the scope of delegated authority and available resources.
• Analyzing existing policies or practices to identify any inconsistencies and recommends practical solutions; developing new policies, procedures and methods required for the administrative management, control, and maintenance of assigned programs; reviewing policies, directives, and regulations of TSA rules and both formulates implementation of guidelines and interprets policies made by others; providing staff guidance and direction to all elements engaged in the development and implementation of plans and objectives to assure compliance with applicable policies and constraints.
• Providing advice and assistance to staff with respect to current status, current and long range project objectives, plans, policies, broad project problems, etc., to assist in the making of management decisions leading to improved planning and operation.
• Communicates with internal and external managers as well as representatives of other government agencies and private industries to obtain information and provide guidance on critical funding/program issues, and make recommendations affecting the major programs. These communications frequently involve negotiation and/or persuasion.

The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay band (Pay Band H) perform the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and projects or work assignments may be less complex.

Starting at $94,199 Per Year (SV H-I)

This Program Specialist position is located Enterprise Support (ES), Information Technology (IT), Mission Support Divison (MSD) Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyzes existing policies or practices to identify any inconsistencies and formulates and recommends positions on major projects/policies/issues to senior management.
• Develops new policies, procedures and methods required for the administrative management, control, and maintenance of assigned programs.
• Applies risk management expertise and knowledge to maximize development and effectiveness of new TSA programmatic approaches; articulates compliance with operations, policy, privacy, security, and technology type risks to program managers and business owners.
• Communicates with internal and external managers as well as representatives of other government agencies and private industries to obtain information and provide guidance on critical funding/program issues, and make recommendations affecting the major programs.
• Leads special projects, task forces, and other action groups that support organizational goals through special assignments, projects, and of studies.

The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay band (I Band) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex.

Starting at $112,015 Per Year (SV I-J)

This Program Specialist position is located in Contracting and Procurement (C&P), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Monitors and manages program performance; compiles data and information on performance
  metrics.
• Conducts analyses to identify areas in need of process improvement.
• Proposes technically sound and administratively compliant solutions to address a range of recurring issues, and improve efficiency and effectiveness in procedures and processes.
• Oversees internal controls for division in regards to procurement data to ensure data integrity
  between multiple procurement and financial systems.
• Advises managers and employees on policies and procedures, promoting understanding of
  program purpose and requirements.
• Assists in identifying and procedures that are not consistent with underlying statutory or higher authority directives.
• Creates standard status and tracking reports for management.
• Develops standard operating procedures (SOPs), job aids, user manuals, or other informational documents as required.
• Executes communications programs on policies, processes, and requirements, using a variety of communication methods (meetings, emails, bulletins, briefings, etc.).
• Keeps team members and employees fully informed of program changes or issues, and addresses inquiries from customers.
• Provides training or instruction on program elements and requirements to co-worker and employees.
• Assists in designing or conducting studies or surveys to solicit information on the use and impact of programs.
• Proposes new methods or metrics to track program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Supports management in implementing organizational or procedural program changes, or launch of new initiatives.
• Researches and compiles information to support decision-making for proposed changes. Assists in identifying resource requirements.
• Coordinates with other units or offices to support program planning through information sharing, consideration of alternate approaches or resolutions and review of applicable policies.
• Prepares and presents informal and formal presentations on program/projects as assigned.

Starting at $75,026 Per Year (SV H)

Execute functions that include program management, budget execution, application/tool selection and general contract direction.

Serve as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) within Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), with responsibility for developing strategic plans and managing Information Security (INFOSEC) programs and activities.

Plan, develop, implement, and maintain INFOSEC programs within ODNI; review, approve, and develop security plans for ODNI and develop security measures to safeguard information against unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.

Plan, develop, deploy, and operate information systems in a manner that is consistent with INFOSEC policies and procedures.

Plan, develop, and implement ODNI's security processes to ensure they operate effectively and are compliant with the Federal Information Systems Security Management Act (FISMA) and other relevant policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Plan, develop, and implement ODNI's security policy and technical requirements for system design and operations; serve as an information security consultant for both internal ODNI components and Intelligence Community (IC) stakeholders.

Define and develop information security requirements and engineering solutions for new systems and guide the definition and review of system security plans.

Represent ODNI at IC-wide INFOSEC forums (i.e., the Information Security Program Council (IPC)) and other critical collaborative security specific forums and discuss ODNI's position on key information security issues.

Collaborate directly with senior security managers charged with developing security guidelines for the IC.

Cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with cyber security colleagues, IC counterparts, and ODNI senior leadership to share information of interest, explain the specifics of cyber security programs and procedures, and, when appropriate, present, justify, defend, negotiate, and/or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues.

Starting at $132,368 Per Year (GS 14)

Execute functions that include program management, budget execution, application/tool selection and general contract direction.

Serve as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) within Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), with responsibility for developing strategic plans and managing Information Security (INFOSEC) programs and activities.

Plan, develop, implement, and maintain INFOSEC programs within ODNI; review, approve, and develop security plans for ODNI and develop security measures to safeguard information against unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.

Plan, develop, deploy, and operate information systems in a manner that is consistent with INFOSEC policies and procedures.

Plan, develop, and implement ODNI's security processes to ensure they operate effectively and are compliant with the Federal Information Systems Security Management Act (FISMA) and other relevant policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Plan, develop, and implement ODNI's security policy and technical requirements for system design and operations; serve as an information security consultant for both internal ODNI components and Intelligence Community (IC) stakeholders.

Define and develop information security requirements and engineering solutions for new systems and guide the definition and review of system security plans.

Represent ODNI at IC-wide INFOSEC forums (i.e., the Information Security Program Council (IPC)) and other critical collaborative security specific forums and discuss ODNI's position on key information security issues.

Collaborate directly with senior security managers charged with developing security guidelines for the IC.

Cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with cyber security colleagues, IC counterparts, and ODNI senior leadership to share information of interest, explain the specifics of cyber security programs and procedures, and, when appropriate, present, justify, defend, negotiate, and/or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues.

Starting at $112,015 Per Year (GS 13-14)

Execute functions that include program management, budget execution, application/tool selection and general contract direction.

Serve as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) within Office of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), with responsibility for developing strategic plans and managing Information Security (INFOSEC) programs and activities.

Plan, develop, implement, and maintain INFOSEC programs within ODNI; review, approve, and develop security plans for ODNI and develop security measures to safeguard information against unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.

Plan, develop, deploy, and operate information systems in a manner that is consistent with INFOSEC policies and procedures.

Plan, develop, and implement ODNI's security processes to ensure they operate effectively and are compliant with the Federal Information Systems Security Management Act (FISMA) and other relevant policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Plan, develop, and implement ODNI's security policy and technical requirements for system design and operations; serve as an information security consultant for both internal ODNI components and Intelligence Community (IC) stakeholders.

Define and develop information security requirements and engineering solutions for new systems and guide the definition and review of system security plans.

Represent ODNI at IC-wide INFOSEC forums (i.e., the Information Security Program Council (IPC)) and other critical collaborative security specific forums and discuss ODNI's position on key information security issues.

Collaborate directly with senior security managers charged with developing security guidelines for the IC.

Cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with cyber security colleagues, IC counterparts, and ODNI senior leadership to share information of interest, explain the specifics of cyber security programs and procedures, and, when appropriate, present, justify, defend, negotiate, and/or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues.

Starting at $112,015 Per Year (GS 13-14)

Typical work assignments include:

• Support the development of international program policies and initiatives in support of the CISA/SED and DHS missions and international policy objectives.
• Assist in identifying CISA international engagement priorities and objectives and to the development of CISA international engagement strategy and policies.
• Increase opportunities to receive interagency funding.
• Contribute to the establishment of policies and processes to increase the efficiency of international efforts.
• Set goals and priorities; authors reports, summaries, analyses, and issue papers on various aspects of CISA's international engagements; tracks and coordinates responses to international and strategy-based tasks assigned to CISA.
• Assist in organizing, and participating in multinational seminars, conferences, substantive exchanges and training activities.
• Support CISA/SED senior leadership with meetings and travel arrangements.
• Assist in identify and manages opportunities to pursue CISA's international agenda, whether through information exchanges, technical research and development, or operational activities with other DHS components, interagency counterparts and foreign interlocutors.

Starting at $78,592 Per Year (GS 11-12)

Typical work assignments include:

• Support the development of international program policies and initiatives in support of the CISA/SED and DHS missions and international policy objectives.
• Assist in identifying CISA international engagement priorities and objectives and to the development of CISA international engagement strategy and policies.
• Increase opportunities to receive interagency funding.
• Contribute to the establishment of policies and processes to increase the efficiency of international efforts.
• Set goals and priorities; authors reports, summaries, analyses, and issue papers on various aspects of CISA's international engagements; tracks and coordinates responses to international and strategy-based tasks assigned to CISA.
• Assist in organizing, and participating in multinational seminars, conferences, substantive exchanges and training activities.
• Support CISA/SED senior leadership with meetings and travel arrangements.
• Assist in identify and manages opportunities to pursue CISA's international agenda, whether through information exchanges, technical research and development, or operational activities with other DHS components, interagency counterparts and foreign interlocutors.

Starting at $78,592 Per Year (GS 11-12)

This Program Analyst position is located in International Operations (IO), Security Operations (SO), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as the Senior Advisor responsible for planning, formulating, and presenting transportation security projects for review by senior officials.
• Plans and conducts complex analyses involving global transportation security programs, plans, initiatives, data, and intelligence products.
• Provides innovative guidance and leadership in the development, coordination, dissemination, and implementation of comprehensive operational policy and procedures.
• Leads special initiatives or assignments that require project development and the development of effective solutions.

Starting at $132,368 Per Year (SV J)

This Program Analyst position is located in International Operations (IO), Security Operations (SO), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides recommendations for, and coordinates the implementation of, strategic programs and operations; monitors execution to ensure success.
• Reviews laws, regulations, and polices to assess, evaluate, and advise on sustainable practices for assigned program(s) and/or projects. Gives guidance on interpretation and implementation of new or revised legislation, policies, regulations and procedures.
• Develops, analyzes, and evaluates new or modified program/management requirements, policies, goals, or objectives for impact on existing program(s).
• Develops, coordinates, and applies performance measures to evaluate programs that impact the Agency, or a major agency segment of the Agency, such as a regional office or center. Monitors compliance with established programmatic requirements.
• Communicates both orally and in writing, management viewpoints on routine dealings with program managers and offices throughout TSA.
• Serves as the Senior Advisor responsible for planning, formulating, and presenting transportation security projects for review by senior officials.

Starting at $132,368 Per Year (SV J)

Joining CISA means being part of the team focused on securing the Nation's physical and cyber infrastructure against threats to public health and safety, economy, and national security; we Defend Today, Secure Tomorrow.

Visit www.cisa.gov to learn more about CISA and how you can be part of the team to Defend Today; Secure Tomorrow.

In this position, you will serve as a Program Specialist in Policy and Communication Service. Typical work assignments include:

• Serving as a program specialist to support coordination, planning, facilitation, and execution of program activities (e.g., product development, events, workshops, training) and/or developing policies, guidance, and best practices regarding school safety and security programs on behalf of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)/Infrastructure Security Division (ISD).
• Gathering information and developing required documentation for contract solicitation, modifications, and planning, executing, monitoring, reviewing, and approving the work of contract vendors in accordance with applicable laws, regulation, and policies.
• Participating with school safety stakeholder, including private sector partners, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, as well as other federal agencies to provide information regarding school safety and security that focus on evolving threats and the potential impacts of those threats on various communities.
• Assisting in the development and execution of risk mitigation strategies for school communities to deploy.
• Attending and participating in engagements with stakeholder organizations and associations, keeping abreast of ISD programs and legislative actions relative to school safety and security.

Starting at $64,957 Per Year (GS 9-11)