Senior Cyber Security Architect - Aircraft Carriers

About the role

CACI is hiring a Senior Cyber Security Architect for the DPAE Aircraft Carriers program, based in Washington. The contractor researches, evaluates and implements next-generation cyber capabilities across the DPAE CVN portfolio using advanced data science and specialized engineering, with up to 10% travel across the continental United States. The minimum clearance required to start is Secret.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze emerging mandates such as Zero Trust for operational technology, control systems and combat systems, and research threats from Frontier AI and post-quantum cryptography
• Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies and conduct research on threats to Navy control systems, networks and HM&E assets
• Collaborate with academia, FFRDCs and Naval Warfare Centers on cyber engineering standards and design criteria, and with acquisition executives, TWHs, TYCOMs and shipbuilders to integrate cybersecurity into CVN design, construction, modernization and sustainment
• Conduct market research on commercial and non-traditional technologies and define KPIs, KRIs and dashboards to track cyber risk
• Work with Digital Operations teams on data-centric cyber analytics and incident response planning, and support incident investigations and containment recommendations
• Translate complex cyber risks into clear briefs for technical and non-technical audiences, mentor junior engineers and train other disciplines in a cybersafe systems engineering culture

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer or Systems Engineering, or 10+ years of equivalent experience in machinery control systems and network security
• At least 7 years of direct experience with machinery control systems, network security and cybersecurity design, testing and commissioning
• Active U.S. Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Demonstrated technical writing, documentation and oral communication skills
• Preferred: Navy domain experience, especially aircraft carriers (CVN 68 and CVN 78), and experience with shipyards, NSWC/NUWC, SUPSHIP, RMC or TYCOM

Required skills

• Machinery control systems and network security
• Cybersecurity design, testing and commissioning
• Desired certifications: CISSP, CISM or CCIE

What we offer

• Proposed pay range of $113,200 to $237,800, depending on location, contract category, experience and skills
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement and family support benefits, plus continuing education and flexible time off