Junior Network Security Engineer — Protect National Systems

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Junior Network Security Engineer to support CBP cybersecurity operations, focusing on implementing, monitoring, and maintaining security technologies across enterprise networks in a critical mission environment.

The role requires a minimum of three years of hands-on network or security engineering experience, familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and NAC tools, and knowledge of NIST/ISO/CIS standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on network or security engineering experience.
• CBP background investigation desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain network security technologies including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and NAC.
• Analyze existing network security architectures and develop solutions to mitigate threats and emerging risks.
• Monitor network security events, investigate anomalies or incidents, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with IT, security operations, and infrastructure teams to support secure network design and operations.

Skills

Cybersecurity

IT Network Security

Network Security Technologies

Security Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field

Tools

Enterprise-grade firewalls

IDS/IPS

VPNs

NAC tools

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Junior Network Security Engineer to support CBP cybersecurity operations, focusing on implementing, monitoring, and maintaining security technologies across enterprise networks in a critical mission environment.

The role requires a minimum of three years of hands-on network or security engineering experience, familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and NAC tools, and knowledge of NIST/ISO/CIS standards.