Cybersecurity Engineer Principal

General Dynamics Information Technology; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Principal-level Cybersecurity Engineer to support DTRA. You will lead security strategy, RMF and eMASS activities, and coordinate across dispersed teams to ensure inspections and compliance. You will architect and implement modern security platforms and cloud controls.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and 8+ years of experience, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional communication and leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• IAM Level III Certification (CISSP, CISM or GSLC) required.
• Experience with RMF and eMASS.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the value of IT security to organizational stakeholders.
• Advise leadership on changes affecting cybersecurity posture and risk levels.
• Coordinate cybersecurity inspections, tests, and reviews with dispersed teams.
• Prepare and maintain security plans, instructions, guidance, and SOPs.
• Communicate security issues to government leaders and Cybersecurity staff clearly.

Skills

Cybersecurity

RMF

eMASS

Cloud security

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Splunk

Palo Alto

AWS

Azure

Job description

GDIT is seeking a creative and driven Cybersecurity Engineer, Principal to support DTRA's Defense Stockpile Management Support (DSMS) Contract.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the value of information technology security throughout all levels of the organizational stakeholders.
• Advise appropriate leadership of changes affecting the organization's cybersecurity posture, to include changes in risk levels and security posture.
• Act as part of a team of geographically dispersed personnel to ensure cybersecurity inspections, tests, and reviews are coordinated and executed successfully.
• Prepare, distribute, and maintain plans, instructions, guidance, and standard operating procedures concerning the security of operational environment.
• Communicate security and compliance issues to government leaders, Cybersecurity staff in an effective and appropriate manner.
• Provide status reports to stakeholders, and government personnel related to cybersecurity metrics/results, key risk indicators, trending and compliance.
• Oversee policy standard and implementation strategies to ensure procedures and guidelines comply with cybersecurity policies.
• Assure successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate information policies and procedures are consistent with security baselines.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage current and prospective customers (CIOs, AO, CSSP, Program executives, etc.) to build trust and relationships, clearly communicate solutions and concepts, and influence action.
• Deliver and Architect modernized Cyber Security platforms (Splunk, PaloAlto, etc) and Cloud-based security platforms (AWS, Azure,etc.)

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• 8+ years of related experience
• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• Must have IAM Level III Certification (CISSP, CISM or GSLC)
• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Experience with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
• Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity principles, methods, and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to work and set priorities on multiple projects/tasks at once and operate in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Communication skills required in one on one, team, and senior management settings.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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.

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