Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. in Springfield, VA seeks a Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer to support an Intelligence Community customer.

You will build, deploy, and maintain on-premises and cloud security infrastructure across Windows and Linux environments. The role demands 6+ years in network/cybersecurity engineering with DoD/global networks, TS/SCI with polygraph eligibility, and DoD DoW certifications (IAT III, IASAE II).

Qualifications

• 6+ years of network/cybersecurity engineering experience.
• Experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks.
• DoD/government contracting background preferred.
• TS/SCI with polygraph eligibility required.
• DoW 8140.01/8570.01-M IAT III and IASAE II certifications.
• CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days of start.

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.

Skills

NDR

EDR

NGFW

IDS/IPS

Cloud security

Windows servers

Linux servers

Communication

Independent work

DoD networks

TS/SCI

Polygraph eligible

IAT/IASAE

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.