Cybersecurity Systems Administrator: SIEM, EDR & SOAR Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work weeks where possible

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Cybersecurity Systems Administrator to support UISCENTCOM’s CSOC. You will configure and maintain SIEM, EDR, and network access controls, tune alerts, and collaborate with security teams to protect critical assets.

Responsibilities include deploying SIEM clusters, optimizing detection rules, and integrating tools with data sources while ensuring compliance with DoD 8140/8570 standards. TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 certification preferred.
• 5+ years of related experience in cybersecurity systems administration.

Responsibilities

• Configure, tune, and maintain SIEM, EDR, and network access controls.
• Develop and optimize alert rules, detections, and dashboards.
• Deploy and manage SIEM instances and clustering.
• Tune EDR policies and scanning parameters for improved visibility.
• Integrate cyber tools with legacy data sources and automate tasks via SOAR.
• Perform routine maintenance, audits, and health checks for security systems.

Skills

Linux administration

SIEM tuning

EDR & SOAR

Threat detection

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, CS, or related field

Tools

Splunk

SOAR

SIEM

EDR

Comply-to-Connect

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Cybersecurity Systems Administrator to support UISCENTCOM’s CSOC. You will configure and maintain SIEM, EDR, and network access controls, tune alerts, and collaborate with security teams to protect critical assets.

Responsibilities include deploying SIEM clusters, optimizing detection rules, and integrating tools with data sources while ensuring compliance with DoD 8140/8570 standards. TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship are required.