Cyber Engineer: Tools and Infrastructure

General Dynamics Information Technology

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Cyber security Engineer with experience in tools and infrastructure support to join our team, supporting the application-level administration of critical systems used by the Office of Cybersecurity Systems (OCS). This role focuses on ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and enhancement of digital forensic and cybersecurity toolsets vital to the mission of our Federal Customer. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, hands-on experience with a range of forensic, security, and analysis tools, and the ability to strategically deploy new systems and capabilities to meet the organization's evolving needs. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT In this role you will be responsible for providing technical expertise across an array of specialized software and systems, including Forensics Toolkit (FTK), Magnet Axiom Cyber, FRED physical systems, Palo Alto XSOAR, Splunk, Cellebrite, ExtraHop, and other critical tools used within the infrastructure environment. This role oversees application-level maintenance, manages user accounts, configures systems for optimal functionality, addresses vulnerabilities through rigorous patching, and drives new deployments of value-critical systems.

Requirements

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The selected candidate must demonstrate in-depth working knowledge and proven hands-on experience with the following tools and systems to qualify for the role. A minimum of 2-6 years of experience with each of the below listed tools is required.
Forensics Management & Analysis Tools: Forensics Toolkit (FTK), Magnet Axiom Cyber, Cellebrite.
Cybersecurity Infrastructure Tools: Palo Alto XSOAR, Splunk, ExtraHop.
Physical and Logical System Implementation: Experience with FREDs (Forensic Recovery of Evidence Devices) and managing their deployment and maintenance.
General IT Proficiency: Understanding of server environments, analysis platforms, patch management processes, and application security best practices.
Linux and Windows Operating Systems Proficiency: Certification CompTIA Linux+ at a minimum, ideally at least the LPIC-1/LFCA or equivalent vendor specific certification
Demonstrable experience in deploying and managing Magnet Axiom Cyber or similar platforms in forensic investigations.
Proven track record of implementing application-level configurations and patching in a secure and documented manner.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to adapt and respond to fast-changing cybersecurity threats and forensic demands.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role, managing and maintaining both forensic and cybersecurity tools.
At least one active Cyber certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC, etc.)
US Citizenship Required – Must have Active Secret, Top Secret, DOE L, or DOE Q

Nice To Haves

Certifications in relevant technologies such as Splunk Certified Architect, Cellebrite Certified Examiner (CCE), or Palo Alto certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

System Administration and Maintenance: Administer and maintain specialized forensic tools and infrastructure, including Forensics Toolkit (FTK), Magnet Axiom Cyber, FREDs physical systems, and other essential software components used in high-stakes environments. Implement application-level patches to protect systems from vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with organizational security requirements. Conduct routine maintenance activities to prevent downtime and enable operational stability across analysis servers and forensic tools.
Account and User Administration: Perform regular account administration for users to facilitate proper access control. Collaborate with OCS teams to ensure user roles align with operational and compliance standards.
System Configuration and Optimization: Apply configuration changes tailored to specific tools (e.g., ExtraHop, Cellebrite, Splunk, and Palo Alto XSOAR) as needed to meet performance benchmarks or add new functionalities. Undertake customization and tuning efforts to address emerging operational challenges in the organization’s forensic and security environments.
Deployment of New Systems and Capabilities: Drive the deployment of new systemic functionalities, such as the rollout of Magnet Axiom Cyber, ensuring robust integration into the existing infrastructure. Assist in identifying and implementing new tools to strengthen investigative and analytic capabilities.
Support and Collaboration: Serve as a point of contact for troubleshooting escalated issues across the toolset environment and ensure timely resolution of problems. Collaborate with other IT, security, and forensic specialists to align tool management strategies with broader organizational goals.

Benefits

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Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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.
GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire.
The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
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.