Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

GDIT is seeking a Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer to support our Intelligence Community customer in Springfield, VA. You will build and maintain on-premises and cloud security infrastructure, deploy cybersecurity solutions, and contribute to enterprise capabilities with a focus on DoW standards.

Required: TS/SCI with polygraph, IASAE II/ IAT III, 6+ years in network/cybersecurity engineering, and strong cloud security skills.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.
• 6+ years of network/cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Expertise in cloud infrastructure, security principles, compute, storage, and transport.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive audiences.
• Experience with modernizing enterprise cybersecurity systems.
• Certified DoW 8140.01 and 8570.01-M IASAE II/IAT III.
• CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, configure, and maintain on-premises and cloud-based cybersecurity infrastructure and applications on Windows and Linux.
• Engineer and implement cybersecurity solutions using cloud services (EC2, EBS, ELB, S3, RDS); manage AMIs and installations.
• Research and implement enterprise cybersecurity solutions to support business goals.
• Evaluate and recommend technology upgrades to improve performance and standardization.
• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams and roadmaps for capabilities and tech.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and assessors to support security assessments and authorization.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph

Cybersecurity engineering

Cloud security

Windows and Linux administration

Technical writing & communication

Tools

IASAE II

IAT III

DoW 8140.01

8570.01-M

Job description

Req ID: RQ229083

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management

Skills

Cyber Defense,Cybersecurity,Technical Knowledge

Certifications

8140.01 - DoW, Information Assurance System Architecture and Engineering Specialist (IASAE) Level II - DoW, 8570.01-M - DoW

Experience

6 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Job Description

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can’t turn into opportunity.

GDIT is seeking a Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer to support our Intelligence Community customer in Springfield, VA.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, configure, and maintain on-premises and cloud-based cybersecurity infrastructure and applications running on Windows and Linux operating systems

• Engineer and implement cybersecurity solutions leveraging cloud services such as EC2, EBS, ELB, S3, and RDS. Provision AMIs, perform software installations, troubleshooting and maintenance.

• Assist with research and implementation of enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.

• Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization and industry best practices

• Provide specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.

• Represent customer requirements in technical exchanges with other government agencies.

• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams.

• Develop and maintain a road map for capabilities, operations, and technologies.

• Assist with development and execution of test plans and supporting documentation of all network configuration upgrades, additions or revisions for customer approval before implementation.

• May serve as a team or task lead.

• Coordinate with stakeholders and external assessors to facilitate security assessments and authorization processes.

Qualifications

Required

• A deep expertise in one of the following areas and working knowledge of one or more of the other following: Network Detection and Response (NDR), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), F5 platforms, email/web security gateways

• Strong technical background with a thorough understanding of cloud infrastructure, security principles, compute, storage, and transport.

• Expertise in Windows and Linux server operating systems.

• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents and present oral presentations to senior/executive management

• Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance

• 6+ years related technical experience in network/cybersecurity engineering and experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a highly diverse environment with an emphasis in DoW capabilities

• Demonstrated experience modernizing complex enterprise cybersecurity systems.

• Candidate must have a TS/SCI with ability to obtain a Polygraph

• Certified DoW 8140.01 and 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical Officer (IAT) Level III and Information Assurance System Architecture and Engineering Specialist (IASAE) Level II.

• CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days of start date.

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.

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 are told we 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

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