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Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)/Cyber Security Analyst

CACI International

Alexandria, VAFull-time$73–149K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$73–149K/yr
Location
Alexandria, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DoD 8140.03 Intermediate QualificationSecurity+Secret clearance

Job overview

CACI seeks an Information Systems Security Officer/Cyber Security Analyst to support a Department of Defense client’s Risk Management Framework process and cybersecurity posture across NIPR/SIPR systems. The role manages security evaluations, vulnerability assessments, RMF artifacts, and the Authorization to Operate lifecycle, while supporting compliance with federal and DoD security guidance. Candidates need an active DoD Secret clearance, relevant experience, and a qualifying degree or equivalent professional experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

DoD RMFNIST ControlsATO ProcessesDISA STIGsSCAPSCC TooleMASSACASIAVM RemediationCloud ImplementationsNIST DirectivesNIST 800-53 ControlsFEDRAMPDISA APLReciprocityDevSecOpsSIEMMicrosoft Defender for CloudRMF 2.0Continuous ATOMicrosoft AzureVulnerability AssessmentRisk AssessmentRisk DeterminationContainer TechnologyGitHub Advanced SecuritySecurity Scanning

Qualifications

Active DoD Secret Clearance2+ Years ExperienceBachelor's in Information Technology or RelatedDoD 8140.03 Intermediate QualificationSecurity+U.S. Citizenship

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Title: Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)/Cyber Security Analyst

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local


The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking a cyber security professional to join our team supporting a Department of Defense (DoD) client. In this role, you will support the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and activities to support the customer’s mission and cyber security posture for a portfolio of systems (NIPR/SIPR), sponsored by a variety of DoD customers

Responsibilities:

Manage extensive security evaluations of information systems and networks and the remediation of security control weaknesses, prepares evaluation reports, and presents recommendations.

Conduct trade-off analyses of products for clients to determine optimal information security solutions.

Maintain a high level of familiarity with the major Federal Government Information Security policy guidance and directives.

Provide ongoing security training to the client's on-site personnel

Ensure the physical environment of the computers and their terminals are properly secured and meets all Operation Security (OPSEC) requirements

Conduct structured walk-throughs based on Continuity of Operations Plans to ensure integrity of the network’s ability to reconstitute normal system functions including reinstallation of applications after a catastrophic failure

Work collaboratively with the ISSM, stakeholders, and the team to support cybersecurity efforts (NIPR/SIPR)

Create and manage RMF artifacts and the entire ATO lifecycle

Conduct vulnerability assessments on technologies to verify system security and compliance and assist in remediation efforts

Review and analyze GitHub and software vulnerability scans

Utilize scripting and development tools to achieve cybersecurity compliance and reporting needs

Ensure application, system, environment, or organizational changes do not have an adverse effect on the security posture of the system security compliance and assessment

Monitor and validate vulnerability postures in Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), and ensure all systems comply with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIG)s and with CSSP requirements

Ensure and approve Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) are in place for vulnerabilities that cannot be remedied at the time of the finding

Qualifications:

Required:

Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance  (at minimum)

Typically requires at least 2 years’ experience and a B.S. in Information Technology, Information Security, or related field or equivalent professional experience

Experience and knowledge in **DoD RMF, NIST Controls, and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes   **

Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts and tools, such as DISA STIGs, SCAP, SCC Tool

Minimum 2 years’ experience using the DoD Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) as a system certification and accreditation tracking tool

Trained in the use of the ACAS to include how to remedy Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) findings

DoD Manual 8140.03 level Intermediate from the Foundational Qualification Options for the (541) Vulnerability Assessment Analyst work role including applicable certification(s) (e.g_Security+)

Experience with cloud implementations and environments.

Desired:

Familiarity with National Institute of Standards (NIST) directives

Experience implementing NIST 800-53 controls

Familiarity with any of the following: FEDRAMP, DISA APL, Reciprocity, DevSecOps, SIEM, Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Familiarity with RMF 2.0 and Continuous ATO

Experience working with Microsoft Azure environments

Experience using vulnerability assessment tools as well as analyzing and interpreting assessment results

Experience in initial risk assessment activities and ability to assist Authorizing Official risk determination with risk acceptance

Experience with container technology

Operational knowledge of GitHub Advanced Security scanning tools, to include reviewing results of custom software security scans

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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:

$72,700 - $149,200

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,188 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$73–149K/yr
  • Virginia median$99–166K/yr105 salary ranges
  • US median$102–179K/yr915 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $111K, is 17% below the Virginia median midpoint ($134K) — in the lowest quarter of Cybersecurity Analyst salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 144 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs in Virginia and 1,188 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Cybersecurity Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 998 postings).
Education
208 of the 1,188 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs (18%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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