Req ID: RQ228584
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management
Skills:
Information Assurance,Information Technology (IT),Information Technology Security
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER PRINCIPAL
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:
The work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USSTRATCOM. USSTRATCOM is a Combatant Command responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and enterprise IT services essential to national security. It oversees Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), Global Strike, and Missile Threat Assessments, working closely with other Combatant Commands, Services, and defense agencies. SCITLS will be a key component that will ensure mission success and the safety of the U.S. and its allies by providing 24/7 IT services and network support for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environment.
You will play a crucial role in providing support in the following areas:
Experience with cyber forensics, intrusion detection, incident response, and vulnerability assessment tools (Splunk, Nessus, Wireshark, Nmap, AWS security tools)
Strong technical background in system security, network security, cryptography, secure architectures, firewalls, and DevSecOps environments
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, and Python, with hands-on experience in secure coding and automation.
Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), virtualization, identity management, and security compliance frameworks.
Industry certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, GCIH, CEH, or other advanced cybersecurity credentials.
Demonstrated strength in problem solving, communication, documentation, and attention to detail.
Experience designing secure architectures for enterprise systems, applications, and cloud platforms.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: BA/BS (or equivalent experience).
Experience: 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering, information assurance, or security architecture experience.
Required Certifications: ITIL Foundations v4 Certificate or the ability to obtain within 9 mos
Must have a current/active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI status
Location: Offutt AFB, NE
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with cyber forensics, intrusion detection, threat analysis, and incident response.
Strong background in system/network security, encryption algorithms, cryptography, identity management, and secure architectures.
Proficiency with tools such as Splunk, Nessus, Wireshark, Nmap, AWS/Azure/GCP security suites, and vulnerability management platforms.
Knowledge of secure programming in Java, C++, Python, and automation for security workflows.
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, virtualized environments, cloud security frameworks, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform).
Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CEH, or equivalent advanced cybersecurity credentials.
Strong communication, documentation, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
401K with company match
Educational Assistance and eLearning
Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
Rewards and Recognition programs
Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.
SCITLS
The likely salary range for this position is $129,813 - $128,800. 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.
Total Rewards at GDIT:
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. 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.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
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