Watch Officer, Senior

Watch Officer, Senior

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

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The Opportunity:

CACI is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Watch Officer to join our team to support our customer, U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), in Doral, Florida. This position is contingent upon award .

The JDOC Senior Watch Officer leads all Watch Operations and oversees 24/7 real-time network operations, cybersecurity incidents, and critical IT service disruptions to ensure mission continuity. They coordinate response efforts, provide situational awareness to leadership, and manage operational workflows to enhance security posture and resilience while formulating and deploying CSSP functional capabilities, and ensuring Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) . This role will play a crucial part in ensuring total visibility of all mission s and changes across USSOUTHCOM Cyber Information Technology Enterprise Services 2 (SCITES 2 ).

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the watch operations team during assigned shifts, ensuring 24/7 continuous monitoring of DoDIN operations and protection of operational networks

• S erve as shift lead for the 24/7 Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) watch in support of the Joint DoDIN Operations Center (JDOC) , Train and mentor junior watch officers, ensuring they are proficient in their roles

• Monitor and analyze alerts, warnings, and indicators to identify anomalous/malicious cybersecurity events Coordinate and oversee incident response activities, ensuring timely and effective resolution; Prepare and submit detailed incident reports and other documentation as required

• Maintain situational awareness of all security events and incidents, providing updates and briefings to senior management , assess external and internal cybersecurity events, formulating and deploying CSSP functional Capabilities

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for watch operations

• Conduct regular shift briefings and debriefings to ensure smooth handover between shifts

• Oversee and manage a team of watch officers and analysts , c oordinate with systems and network administrators to protect, monitor, analyze, detect, and respond to cybersecurity events , t rain and mentor junior watch officers, ensuring they are proficient in their roles

Qualifications:
Required:

• US Citizen with active Secret security clearance

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field

• 7+ years of related work experience is preferred, with a strong emphasis on managing IT or cybersecurity projects

• ITIL v4 Foundation certification

• Ability to function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with Proven experience managing projects through the full lifecycle

• Experience with ITSM platforms (ServiceNow)

• All relevant 8140 certifications

Desired:

• Experience working within DoD or Federal government environments and familiarity with DoD project management practices, cybersecurity policies, and RMF
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools. Knowledge of IT service management concepts (e.g., ITIL) is beneficial (KSAT 1133).

• Solid understanding of computer networking concepts, cybersecurity principles, and risk management processes (KSAT 22, 1158, 108).

• Experience with requirements analysis and stakeholder management (KSAT 16, 5010).

• Experience in a large, distributed IT enterprise

• Knowledge of Dev Sec Ops practices and principles

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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.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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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:
$90,300-$189,600

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.