Req ID: RQ200699
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Cyber Security
Skills:
Cybersecurity,Information Security,Information Technology Security
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
GDIT is the leading systems integrator in the Zero Trust Defense sector market-developing and delivering innovative solutions to government customers. Our Zero Trust business continues experiencing rapid growth, and this is an opportunity to join our team and be a part of creating Cybersecurity solutions that make a real impact.
As a Cyber Security Engineer on an Enterprise Zero Trust Program for a DoD client, your responsibilities will include:
Assessing and improving security architecture, design, development, and operation of security solutions.
Conducting technology and system assessments, providing technical consultation, and ensuring system security functionality.?
Analyzing security systems and seeking continuous improvements.?
Identifying and mitigating security risks, including potential threats and vulnerabilities.?
Ensuring adherence to industry best practices and security standards.??
Responding to security incidents, including malware analysis, remote system analysis, and mitigating actions to contain activity.?
Developing and fielding secure network solutions to protect against advanced persistent threats.?
Researching emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid in incident identification.?
Collaborating with other teams, including application and infrastructure teams, to ensure security is integrated into the overall system.?
Providing technical and systems consultation to internal clients and management.?
Basic Qualifications:
Ability to effectively respond to security incidents, analyze data, and take appropriate actions.?
Experience with ethical hacking techniques to identify vulnerabilities in systems.?
Ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and solve complex problems.?
Deep understanding security in cloud environments, including cloud implementations and management.?
Identifying and analyzing potential threats to systems.
Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.?
Staying up to date with the latest security threats and technologies.?
Ability to adjust to changing circumstances and new technologies.?
Required Skills/Knowledge:
Experience in DoD environment with knowledge of computer and network security concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
Experience with security tools and methodologies, like Trellix, ForeScout, Fortinet, CrowdStrike, or similar.
Experience with implementing SIEM/SOAR tools for cyber security monitoring and automated response.
Proficiency in languages like Python, Java, and Ruby for scripting and automating security tasks.?
Experience configuring and securing Linux, Windows, and UNIX systems.
Experience with implementing network scanning tools, such as Tenable, Remedy, OSCAP, etc.
Knowledge of encryption algorithms and best practices.
Desired Skills/Knowledge:
Experience leading Cyber Engineering team and implementing Zero Trust environments.
Awareness of standards like ISO 27001, NIST, and DoD Zero Trust frameworks.?
Previous experience working in a DoD STIG/RMF environment.
Current Secret clearance
DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification
Bachelor's degree in field like Computer Science, Cyber Security, Engineering, or other related field.
8+ years of experience
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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