General Dynamics Information Technology is hiring: Cybersecurity Engineer in Tam

Req ID: RQ189875

Type of Requisition: Regular

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

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Systems Engineering

Skills:

Cybersecurity,Operating Systems (OS),System Security

Certifications:

Security+, CE - Sec+ CE

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Job Description :

GDIT has an immediate opening for a Cybersecurity Engineer supporting the CITS contract for USCENTCOM. The position is based in Tampa, Florida.

The Cybersecurity Engineer will be expected to research, evaluate, and implement new cybersecurity applications and technologies to enhance USCENTCOM's existing security infrastructure. This role requires a deep understanding of cybersecurity best practices and the ability to work closely with USCENTCOM's IT and business teams to ensure seamless integration of new solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities :

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer with a strong background in cybersecurity research and implementation. The Cybersecurity Engineer will be responsible for managing and maintaining USCENTCOM's cybersecurity infrastructure, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption technologies. Key responsibilities include:

• Researching and evaluating new cybersecurity applications and technologies to enhance the organization's security posture.

• Collaborating with IT and business teams to design and implement new cybersecurity solutions.

• Configuring and deploying cybersecurity tools to protect USCENTCOM's enterprise, which consists of more than 5,000 users, 1,000 servers, and 10,000 endpoints.

• Analyzing security alerts and incidents and taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.

• Providing technical support and guidance to internal teams and end-users.

• Staying up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends and threats.

• Developing and maintaining documentation for implemented solutions.

• Participating in security audits and compliance activities.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Tuning system performance and maintaining system documentation.

• Interacting with end-users and evaluating vendor products to develop functional requirements for enhancements and changes.

• Interfacing with third-party vendors for troubleshooting calls.

• Scheduling, planning, and overseeing system upgrades.

• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and remediating a variety of security systems issues which may not have previously documented solutions.

• Reviewing and preparing documentation for systems, tests, and process guides.

• Supporting projects for a variety of initiatives to enhance the efficiency, capability, or security of the environment.

• Collaborating with other enterprise IT teams to address operational requirements.

• Providing technical guidance and support to junior administrators and team members.

• Producing various data sets and informational packets to management to support ongoing efforts for process improvements.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification

• Active TS/SCI

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• ITIL 4 Foundation Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in IT with 8 years of experience OR 12 years of applicable experience

• Experience with USCENTCOM environment and/or familiarity with its mission

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and industry standards.

• Experience working in cross-functional IT teams and projects.

• Proven experience in systems administration and infrastructure management in Windows/Linux environments.

• Demonstrated experience in researching and implementing new cybersecurity applications and technologies.

• Ability to review, modify, and prepare comprehensive documentation for systems integrations to facilitate the transfer of projects into operations.

• Experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and encryption technologies.

• Experience building / maintaining virtual servers & appliances to support security tool deployments, expansions, and implementations.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with specific security tools such as: ForeScout, Splunk, Tychon, Elastic, Trellix, Swimlane/SOAR, etc.

• Experience building cyber security solutions in the cloud and/or as a container.

• Experience coding/scripting in Python/PowerShell

Travel Requirements:

Required USCENTCOM Exercise support of up to 10% Travel during the Year to OCONUS Locations.

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The likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. 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.

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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.