Cybersecurity Software Engineer

CACI International Inc

Cybersecurity Software Engineer responsible for automating cybersecurity tools within the infrastructure for the U.S. Navy.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeFairfax • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $94,400 - $198,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsKubernetesSDLCTCP/IPTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Automate cybersecurity tools within the infrastructure as code (IaC)
Engineer security controls into the IaC, PaaS, and mission applications
Automate hardening of IaC, PaaS, and mission applications leveraging STIG/SRGs, CIS benchmarks
Support secure software deployments, containerized platforms, and mission applications
Contribute to cybersecurity tools pipeline integration
Engineer security controls into the IaC, PaaS, and mission applications
Streamline vulnerability remediation outcomes
Write Ansible playbooks and scripts
Enable system patch management enforcement, SBOM, RBOM, and artifact generation
Cross-functional collaboration with software development, IT, DevOps, hardware/engineering teams, and customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, cyber engineering, systems engineering, information technology, or a related field
5+ years’ experience in cyber engineering, at least 2 years with modern software technologies
Demonstrate Kubernetes security engineering, secure SDLC deployment, and cloud-native security
Hands-on technical experience with cyber engineering toolsets and deployments
Knowledge of Zero Trust tools, PaaS artifact generation via automation and continuous monitoring
Active TS/SCI and an ability to obtain the required polygraph
Sec+, or an ability to obtain within 90 days of onboarding
Experience in at least one scripting language, and knowledge in Ansible playbooks
Working knowledge in network protocols, TCP/IP stack, firewalls, and packet inspection tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

healthcare
wellness
financial
retirement
family support
continuing education
time off benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Cybersecurity ToolsetsVulnerability RemediationContainerized PlatformsScripting LanguageNetwork ProtocolsTCP/IP StackFirewallsPacket Inspection ToolsPaaS Artifact Generation

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeSec+Active TS/SCI