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General Dynamics - IT; Nebraska; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, V.I.

401K with company match

Educational Assistance and eLearning

Internal mobility team for advancement

Rewards and Recognition programs

Innovative and collaborative culture

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT seeks a cybersecurity engineer to support USSTRATCOM mission-critical IT services at Offutt AFB, NE. You will contribute to secure architectures, cloud security, and DevSecOps while using tools like Splunk, Nessus, and Nmap.

Requirements include a BA/BS, 5+ years in security roles, and an active Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI potential. Location is Offutt AFB, NE with a strong emphasis on national security systems.

Qualifications

• BA/BS (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering, information assurance, or security architecture.
• Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI status.
• Certifications such as ITIL Foundations v4 or ability to obtain within 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Support cyber forensics, intrusion detection, incident response, and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Design secure architectures for enterprise systems, applications, and cloud platforms.
• Work with secure coding practices in Java, C++, and Python.
• Maintain cloud and network security configurations across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Contribute to DevSecOps workflows and security automation.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Information assurance

Security architecture

Java

C++

Python

DevSecOps

Cloud security

AWS

GCP

Terraform

Splunk

Nessus

Wireshark

Nmap

Security compliance

Education

BA/BS (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Splunk

Nessus

Wireshark

Nmap

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Job description

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

The work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USSTRATCOM. USSTRATCOM is a Combatant Command responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and enterprise IT services essential to national security. It oversees Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), Global Strike, and Missile Threat Assessments, working closely with other Combatant Commands, Services, and defense agencies. SCITLS will be a key component that will ensure mission success and the safety of the U.S. and its allies by providing 24/7 IT services and network support for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environment.

You will play a crucial role in providing support in the following areas:

• Experience with cyber forensics, intrusion detection, incident response, and vulnerability assessment tools (Splunk, Nessus, Wireshark, Nmap, AWS and Azure security tools)
• Strong technical background in system security, network security, cryptography, secure architectures, firewalls, and DevSecOps environments
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, and Python, with hands on experience in secure coding and automation.
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), virtualization, identity management, and security compliance frameworks.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP-ISSEP and ASEP, GIAC, GCIH, CEH, or other advanced cybersecurity credentials.
• Demonstrated strength in problem solving, communication, documentation, and attention to detail.
• Experience designing secure architectures for enterprise systems, applications, and cloud platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: BA/BS (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering, information assurance, or security architecture experience.
• Required Certifications: ITIL Foundations v4 Certificate or the ability to obtain within 9 mos
• Must have a current/active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI status
• Location: Offutt AFB, NE

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cyber forensics, intrusion detection, threat analysis, and incident response.
• Experience or knowledge of Systems Engineering, Systems Security Engineering, and System life cycle processes and procedures.
• Strong background in system/network security, encryption algorithms, cryptography, identity management, and secure architectures.
• Proficiency with tools such as Splunk, Nessus, Wireshark, Nmap, AWS/Azure/GCP security suites, and vulnerability management platforms.
• Knowledge of secure programming in Java, C++, Python, and automation for security workflows.
• familiarity with DevSecOps practices, virtualized environments, cloud security frameworks, and infrastructure as code (Terraform).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISSP-ISSEP, GIAC, CEH, or equivalent advanced cybersecurity credentials.
• Strong communication, documentation, analytical skills, and attention to detail.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• 401K with company match
• Educational Assistance and eLearning
• Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
• Rewards and Recognition programs
• Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking

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