Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) Cybersecurity Lead

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

The Hybrid Architecture and Development for Experimental Systems (HADES) contract provides prototype and operational satellite ground systems, satellite operations centers (SOCs), and support services. The contract performs satellite ground system and satellite operations center engineering, development, integration, and sustainment, and associated support services primarily at, but not limited to, the Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Support Complex (RSC) at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• The Cybersecurity Lead provides full spectrum cybersecurity leadership across all HADES mission areas, including Ground Control, Ground Support, Jaguar, and hybrid cloud environments.
• This role ensures cybersecurity engineering, compliance, and defensive cyber operations are integrated across all RSC based system components.
• The position leads implementation of RMF, Zero Trust, accreditation, continuous monitoring, and cyber readiness activities to support mission assurance.
• The Cybersecurity Lead collaborates with engineering, software, sustainment, and operations teams to ensure secure design, operation, and modernization of ground architectures.
• The individual serves as the government’s principal cybersecurity interface, ensuring compliance with DoD policy and supporting accreditation authorities. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead all cybersecurity engineering activities supporting HADES ground systems, hybrid cloud environments, and multi classification networks.
• Implement RMF across all system components, oversee A&A packages, manage POA&Ms, and ensure cybersecurity documentation accuracy.
• Oversee continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, scanning, patching workflows, and cybersecurity automation.
• Coordinate cybersecurity integration across software sustainment, hardware engineering, operations teams, and cross domain components.
• Support Zero Trust adoption, boundary defense, identity/access management, cloud security compliance, and hybrid cloud protection measures.
• Direct defensive cyber operations activities including risk and vulnerability assessments, incident response inputs, and protective posture enhancements.
• Collaborate with ISSEs and government cybersecurity authorities to ensure system compliance and ATO sustainment.
• Maintain cyber readiness for mission operations, modernization efforts, and integration of new capabilities. 

Qualifications:

Required: 

• TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph eligibility.
• Seven or more years of cybersecurity engineering experience supporting DoD ground systems, C2 systems, cloud environments, or mission systems.
• In depth knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policy, boundary defense, hybrid cloud security, and multi classification system operations.
• Hands on experience implementing RMF, conducting A&A, managing POA&Ms, and performing continuous monitoring.
• Experience integrating cybersecurity engineering into DevSecOps, sustainment engineering, and modernization pipelines.
• Ability to coordinate and lead cybersecurity activities across software, hardware, operations, and sustainment teams.
• DoD 8570/8140 certifications including Security+ CE. 

Desired:

• Advanced cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or CEH.
• Experience with Zero Trust architecture, SIEM tools, cybersecurity automation, and cloud security models.
• Experience supporting cross domain solutions, identity and access management, and cyber incident response activities.
• Strong ability to develop cybersecurity documentation, security architecture, and risk analysis supporting accreditation activities. 
   

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What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

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.

The proposed salary range for this position is: