Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

• $127K — $172K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of related experience in network/cybersecurity engineering
  • Deep expertise in Network Detection and Response (NDR) or Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
  • Strong technical background in cloud infrastructure and security principles
  • Expertise in Windows and Linux server operating systems
  • Excellent writing and communication skills for documentation and presentations
  • Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
  • Demonstrated experience in modernizing complex enterprise cybersecurity systems
  • Must have TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a Polygraph
  • Certification in DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M IAT Level III required.

Responsibilities

  • Build, deploy, configure, and maintain cybersecurity infrastructure
  • Engineer and implement cybersecurity solutions using cloud services
  • Research and implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity enhancements
  • Evaluate and recommend technology upgrades for performance and standards
  • Provide detailed information for hardware/software selection and implementation techniques
  • Represent customer requirements in technical exchanges with other agencies
  • Develop and maintain architecture diagrams and operational road maps
  • Assist with test plans and documentation for network upgrades
  • Serve as a team lead when necessary
  • Coordinate with stakeholders for security assessments and authorization.

Benefits

  • A variety of medical plan options including Health Savings Accounts
  • Dental and vision plan options
  • 401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions plus company match
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Life, accidental death, dismemberment, and critical illness insurance
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Cyber Defense, Cybersecurity, Technical Knowledge
Certifications:
None
Experience:
6 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

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.


The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. 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:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Springfield

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.

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