Cybersecurity Policy Writer
Company websitecaci.com (CACI, opens in new tab)
Base salary $105,100 to $231,100
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Springfield, VA +1 more
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- LocationSpringfield, VA +1 more
- WorkplaceOn-site
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (8 min ago) · observed since
All places named
- Springfield, VA
- Washington, DC
About this job
The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Policy Writer to support the Army Intelligence Enterprise (AIE) in Metro Park, VA. This position plays a critical role in developing and implementing cybersecurity policies that align with Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), Army, and federal requirements.
- Support the development and modernization of cybersecurity governance policies in alignment with DoD Zero Trust Strategy, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503, and Intelligence Community Standards (ICS) 500-series.
- Translate complex cybersecurity mandates into actionable policies, regulations, and implementation guidance supporting Army Intelligence operations.
- Develop strategic governance frameworks to strengthen cybersecurity compliance, information sharing, and enterprise security.
- Collaborate with government leadership and technical stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity policies support operational requirements and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, draft, and maintain cybersecurity policies, governance documents, regulations, and implementation guidance supporting the Army Intelligence Enterprise.
- Translate ICD, ICS, and DoD policies into AIE-specific regulations, implementation memorandums, and organizational pamphlets.
- Develop governance frameworks across all seven Zero Trust pillars: User, Device, Network, Application, Data, Visibility, and Automation.
- Formulate policies supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) 2.0 continuous monitoring, Cross-Domain Solutions (CDS), and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) data tagging.
- Draft DAMI-IT governance, policy, and planning documents to support compliance with Army, DoD, IC, and federal cybersecurity requirements.
- Develop Army Intelligence Enterprise policies aligned with Intelligence Community Directives, DoD policies, and Army strategic objectives.
- Support the development of cybersecurity governance standards that strengthen information sharing, content management, and enterprise security.
- Coordinate with government leadership and technical stakeholders to review, refine, and prepare policy documentation for senior-level approval.
- Evaluate emerging cybersecurity directives and regulatory changes to identify required policy updates and implementation priorities.
- Ensure cybersecurity policies support operational engineering configurations, enterprise risk management, and continuous compliance requirements.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Active (TS/SCI) security clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 15 years of technical and cybersecurity policy writing experience.
- Current Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification.
- Demonstrated experience developing cybersecurity policies, governance frameworks, and technical documentation.
- Knowledge of DoD, Army, and Intelligence Community cybersecurity policies, directives, and compliance requirements.
- Understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), Zero Trust principles, and cybersecurity governance standards.
- Ability to interpret complex technical and regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, actionable policy documentation.
- Ability to independently develop and deliver high-quality work products with minimal guidance.
Desired:
- Experience supporting information system accreditation and authorization processes.
- Experience developing supporting documentation and bodies of evidence for System Security Plans (SSPs).
- Experience collaborating in multidisciplinary team environments and leading ad hoc teams to accomplish organizational objectives.
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.
Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$105,100-$231,100CACI 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.
Source: CACI on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($105,100) is above 12% of the 31 Communications & Media roles in Virginia listed on this site. Their median floor is $125,000; the middle half runs from $118,150 to $149,500.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Policy Writer (this listing) | $105,100 - $231,100 |
| SAP Functional Consultant – Procure to Pay (PTP) / Materials Management (MM) | $105,100 - $231,100 |
| Exploitation Analyst (EA) | $105,100 - $231,100 |
| Cloud Infrastructure Systems Administrator- LINUX Admin | $105,100 - $231,100 |
| Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM Functional (SME) | $105,100 - $231,100 |
| Senior Principal Software Developer | $105,100 - $231,100 |
| Momentum Financials Technical Subject Matter Expert | $105,100 - $231,100 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-11-03
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Springfield, VA, US • Washington, DC, US
$105,100-$231,100
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