Application Security Engineer

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🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $75.2k - $158.1k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💻 Application Engineer

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CACI International Inc

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1962

🎖️ Defense

🏛️ Government

🔒 Cybersecurity

🔥 Funding within the last year

💰 $500M Post-IPO Debt on 2026-02

Defense • Government • Cybersecurity

CACI International Inc is a U. S. -based government contractor that provides technologies and professional services to national security, defense, and federal civilian customers. CACI delivers solutions across cyber and digital operations, enterprise IT modernization, electronic warfare, counter-unmanned systems (C-UxS), space and optical communications, agile DevSecOps software development, and mission engineering and logistics support. The company positions itself as a large prime contractor that uses advanced software, analytics, sensing, and hardware to detect and counter evolving threats and modernize government technology architectures.

📋 Description

• Embed robust security practices into the secure SDLC from design through deployment • Execute static (SAST) and dynamic (DAST) application security testing using enterprise tooling • Lead and support penetration testing engagements • Guide developers through actionable remediation • Perform SAST using Fortify across assigned applications • Conduct continuous code quality and security analysis using SonarQube • Execute DAST to identify runtime vulnerabilities • Coordinate and execute penetration testing engagements • Conduct secure code reviews and document findings with actionable guidance • Track and verify vulnerability remediation through closure • Validate application security controls against program and DoD requirements • Author application security assessment and penetration test reports • Support the Cybersecurity Architect with secure SDLC process design • Partner with developers and architects across a diverse application ecosystem • Work within a cybersecurity program including architecture, GRC, and operations experts

🎯 Requirements

• Active Secret or TS clearance • 3–5 years of experience in application security, secure development, or penetration testing • Hands-on experience with SAST platforms (Fortify preferred) • Working knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and common application vulnerability classes • Demonstrated experience conducting or supporting penetration tests • DoD 8140.03M DCWF Basic Tier — CEH • DoD 8140 Interim Education Options • Required to travel to Scott Airforce Base on a quarterly basis • DoD 8140.03M DCWF Intermediate Tier — one of: CEH(P), RCCE Level 1, Cloud+, CPTE, FITSP-A, GCED, GCIH, GCSA, GICSP, GSEC, PenTest+, or Security+ • Experience with SonarQube or similar secure code analysis platforms • Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and CI/CD security integration • Scripting or development experience in Python, Java, or similar languages • Up to 10% travel required • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, IT, or Software Engineering (desired)

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit • Robust learning resources • Healthcare benefits • Wellness benefits • Financial benefits • Retirement benefits • Family support benefits • Continuing education benefits • Time off benefits • Competitive compensation