Cybersecurity Engineer Principal

General Dynamics Information Technology; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 129,813 - 172,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer Principal in Tampa, FL. You'll deliver innovative solutions tailored to clients' needs while boosting your career. Key responsibilities involve managing Azure Active Directory and implementing security measures in Microsoft 365 and Okta.

Qualified applicants should have over 8 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering and a bachelor's degree. The position offers a salary range of $129,813 to $172,500 based on experience, as well as comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering.
• Proficient in managing Active Directory and AzureAD.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Azure AD/Entra ID.
• Optimize Azure infrastructure services and support Azure-based applications.
• Implement and manage security features in Microsoft 365.
• Oversee on-premises Active Directory environments.
• Administer Okta Identity Management.

Skills

Active Directory

AzureAD (EntraID)

Azure

Okta

Microsoft365 Administration

PowerShell Scripting

Networking Concepts

Incident Response

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

Okta

Job description

Cybersecurity Engineer Principal

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Cybersecurity Engineer Principal at GDIT. Tailor cutting‑edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients, prioritizing the end user’s experience while advancing your career growth.

Responsibilities

• Entra ID (Azure AD) Management: Manage and maintain Azure AD/Entra ID, including hybrid identity configurations, secure access, identity governance, conditional access, multi‑factor authentication, single sign‑on, and health monitoring.
• Azure Platform Management: Administer and optimize Azure infrastructure services such as virtual machines, networking, storage, and identity services; support Azure‑based applications with RBAC, identity management, and privileged identity protection; collaborate with architects and developers to design scalable, secure Azure environments.
• Microsoft 365 Administration: Implement and manage security and compliance features (DLP, IRM, conditional access), guide user provisioning, licensing, and troubleshooting.
• Active Directory Management: Oversee on‑premises AD environments—domain controllers, group policies, forests, trusts, replication; manage AD object lifecycle, security groups, user and service accounts; conduct audits and design high‑availability architectures.
• Okta Cloud Administration: Administer Okta Identity Management, automate workflows, manage federation, and enforce security and compliance.
• Security & Compliance: Enforce corporate security policies and compliance frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2); identify and mitigate risks through monitoring, patch management, system hardening, and incident response.
• Performance Optimization & Troubleshooting: Monitor, diagnose, and tune performance for AD, Entra ID, Azure, and M365; resolve system issues; implement automation with PowerShell, AzureCLI, etc.
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Create and maintain documentation, troubleshooting guides, and train/mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or 12+ years of related experience).
• 8+ years of related experience in cybersecurity engineering.
• Proficiency with Active Directory, AzureAD (EntraID), Azure, Okta, and Microsoft365 administration.
• Experience in identity management, hybrid cloud environments, and enterprise‑scale IT infrastructure.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Knowledge of networking concepts, firewalls, VPNs, and DNS management.
• US Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance (must be able to obtain).

Location

Tampa, FL – Onsite work at MacDill AFB (FLC007). Travel <10% required.

Salary

$129,813 – $172,500 (salary based on experience, geographic location and contractual requirements; may fall outside this range).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision plans – some with Health Savings Accounts.
• 401(k) plan with pre‑ and post‑tax contributions and company match.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, holidays, parental, military, bereavement, jury duty.
• Short and long‑term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, business travel insurance.
• Full‑flex work weeks and other work‑life balance initiatives.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Opportunity Owned. GDIT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. GDIT strives to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing deep expertise and advanced technology.