Cyber Security Engineer (Penetration Tester) in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD at honor foundations

Date Posted: 3/20/2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Job Profile:

Cyber Security T3

JR Type:

Conditional

Job Category:

Information Technology

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

TS/SCI

Percentage of Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Type of Travel:

Continental US

Program/Opportunity Name:

Program | MEGATRON II

Referral Bonus Plan:

$3,000

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Job Description:

The Opportunity:

CACI seeks a motivated, mid-level Cyber Security Engineer to support the C5ISR Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. You will join a team of cyber security engineers to perform information security assessments for the Cyber Security (CS) Division at the Engineering and Services Innovation (ESI) Directorate.

Responsibilities:

  • Work on a small team of cyber engineers to perform security assessments in search of vulnerabilities and identify mitigations.

  • Conduct assessments on a wide range of hardware and software products; including but not limited to web applications, networked devices, and stand-alone software programs utilizing red team tactics.

  • Maintain test efficacy by identifying and applying new testing tools and techniques.

  • Conduct research and development efforts to explore current and emerging technologies.

  • Travel up to 25% of the time.

Qualifications:

Required: 

  • An active DoD TS/SCI clearance.

  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent).

  • Must have 5+ years of experience with offensive security/penetration testing tools and methodologies to assess web applications, networked devices, and/or software programs.

  • Intermediate knowledge of Linux and Windows internals.

  • Thorough understanding of networking protocols, hardware, and software.

  • Ability to interpret network traffic to understand communications and identify security vulnerabilities using Wireshark, Burp Suite, etc.

  • Familiarity with hypervisor virtualization (VMware, VirtualBox).

  • Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal means, to include conveying technical information to team members, leadership, and clients.

  • Willingness to apply critical thinking skills to solve complex problems.

  • Work efficiently both individually and as a team.

  • Must be willing and able to work in a lab.

Desired:

  • CEH Practical or OSCP certification.

  • Basic programming / scripting experience (Python, Java, C/C++, bash).

  • Code analysis and reverse engineering experience.

  • Familiarity with COTS/GOTS radios, SDRs, and RF concepts.

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:

$75,200 - 158,100 USD

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

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