Type of Requisition:
Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Computer Security, Information System Security, System Security
Certifications:
None
Experience:
3 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as Cybersecurity Engineer at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

The Advana team is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join their programAdvana is the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office's (CDAO) enterprise-wide, multi-domain data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) platform that provides all DoW military and civilian decision makers, analysts, and builders with unprecedented access to enterprise data, tools, and capabilities.

Cybersecurity Engineer

• Implements cybersecurity architecture, defensive monitoring capabilities, and enclave-specific protections supporting Advana operations across Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret domains powering mission execution for Combatant Commands, Joint Staff elements, and strategic decision makers.
• Deploys and configures NIST SP 800-53 security controls, identity and access management services, continuous monitoring sensors, Zero Trust enforcement mechanisms, and cross-domain cybersecurity components consistent with DoD cybersecurity directives and CDAO governance.
• Conducts recurring vulnerability assessments, penetration-test follow-up activities, and automated scanning operations using platforms such as Nessus, ACAS, Splunk Enterprise Security, Elastic Security, and cloud-native threat-detection tools to identify, analyze, and remediate configuration weaknesses across Advana cloud, data, and application ecosystems.
• Supports incident response operations by performing log analysis, event correlation, triage actions, and threat-hunting tasks within multi-classification environments, producing technical findings, mitigation actions, and post-incident reports for enterprise leadership.
• Develops and maintains cybersecurity documentation, Body-of-Evidence artifacts, system security plans, standard operating procedures, and RMF compliance updates required for Authorizing Official review.
• Collaborates with DevSecOps, infrastructure, and platform engineering teams to integrate secure coding practices, encryption configurations, automated guardrails, and enclave boundary protections.
• Strengthens operational resilience by monitoring emergent threats, validating countermeasures, and contributing technical recommendations that advance Advana cybersecurity maturity and mission readiness.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
• Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
• Experience: 3+ years of related experience
• Certification: IAT III (CompTIA CASP+ CE, ISC² CISSP (or Associate), GIAC GCED, GIAC GCIH, or Cisco CCNP Security)
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI

The likely salary range for this position is $147,292 - $199,278. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Remote

Work Location:
USA VA Falls Church

Additional Work Locations:

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 have told us they 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.