Cyber Security Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology•Falls Church, VA

6d•$114,750 - $155,250•Hybrid

About The Position

CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Cybersecurity Engineer at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT Support the team to provide technical engineering best practices to guide, direct, design, plan, and develop documentation for deployment of cybersecurity operations tools like Forescout, SIEM, Logs management, and the like. Able to learn fast and apply the skills to effectively use cyber operations tools like Elastic Search, Splunk Experience with IT architecture/information systems compliance RMF Special publications, systems controls, enhancements, assessment procedures, implementation plan, system security plan (SSP) and the understanding of eMASS processes and procedures. Apply practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Actively participate in all meetings such as, but not limited to weekly staff meetings, weekly training, etc. Good writing/documentation skills, with capability of interfacing with key government partners on operational and technical matters Support focus teams or specialized projects to promote rapid improvement turnaround. Maintains a high-level of customer service focus, exhibiting expertise, courtesy, timeliness, and professionalism while interfacing with users and senior staff members in person, on the phone and/or email. Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Analytically inclined with attention to detail and accuracy and consistent follow-through to assure problems are resolved. Ability to identify and articulate key information in an efficient and timely manner. Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when handling situational occurrences. Analyzes and recommends alternative solutions to meet customer needs. Builds credibility and trust with customers and team members. Identifies areas of opportunity to improve customer satisfaction. Must have excellent multi-tasking and time management skills. Supports the team process and participates on cross-functional teams. Responsible for handling after-hours on call support (when necessary). Answer phones and respond to emails in a timely manner. Participate in special projects as required. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Cybersecurity Engineer must have: ● Education: Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience. ● Experience: 6+ years of overall demonstrated experience in IT, cybersecurity, information assurance or computer science. ● Technical skills: At least 2+ years Red Hat Linux engineering. At least 2+ years Windows Server Administration/engineering At least 2+ years of Forescout experience (Prefer Splunk and Elastic Search) Apply DISA STIGs and use of SCAP/SCC Scans tools (4 years) CCRI/CORA & RMF (Processes/Procedures/Documentation) Some PowerShell, Python, BASH scripting - (Nice to have all) TLS, SSL Certificates Apache Kafka/Confluent - (Nice to have) VMware ESXi Virtualization knowledge/experience Storage experience (NetApp, SAN, etc.) Excellent problem solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities, including understanding user requirements, troubleshooting technical issues, successfully resolving issues and challenges, and developing creative solutions for process improvement. Dependability, in that the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve. Must have customer service experience as this position will require candidate to engage with senior military and government leadership. Must be able to present your ideas clearly through briefings, meetings, and interaction with leadership of different skill sets. Excellent communication, documentation skills, strong organizational and collaborative skills, strong teamwork and engagement as a project team member, ability to assimilate information rapidly, motivated to self-study new requirements. Maintain current industry knowledge of relevant concepts, practices, and procedures. Other duties may be assigned, directed, or requested.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
Experience: 6+ years of overall demonstrated experience in IT, cybersecurity, information assurance or computer science.
Technical skills: At least 2+ years Red Hat Linux engineering.
At least 2+ years Windows Server Administration/engineering
At least 2+ years of Forescout experience (Prefer Splunk and Elastic Search)
Apply DISA STIGs and use of SCAP/SCC Scans tools (4 years)
CCRI/CORA & RMF (Processes/Procedures/Documentation)
Excellent problem solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities, including understanding user requirements, troubleshooting technical issues, successfully resolving issues and challenges, and developing creative solutions for process improvement.
Dependability, in that the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve.
Must have customer service experience as this position will require candidate to engage with senior military and government leadership.
Must be able to present your ideas clearly through briefings, meetings, and interaction with leadership of different skill sets.
Excellent communication, documentation skills, strong organizational and collaborative skills, strong teamwork and engagement as a project team member, ability to assimilate information rapidly, motivated to self-study new requirements.
Maintain current industry knowledge of relevant concepts, practices, and procedures.
Security clearance level: Active SECRET security clearance required and must be maintained.
US citizenship required
Certification/Role requirements: Must Possess the appropriate baseline certification(s) to achieve a minimum of DoW 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (i.e., CompTIA Security+ CE) prior to start. Will need to obtain an additional computing environment certification within six-months of hire based on position designation. (i.e., CEH, CCNA-Security, CND, etc.). Candidate may have further discussions with the program’s Cyber Security Manager for more details.

Nice To Haves

Some PowerShell, Python, BASH scripting - (Nice to have all)
TLS, SSL Certificates
Apache Kafka/Confluent - (Nice to have)
VMware ESXi Virtualization knowledge/experience
Storage experience (NetApp, SAN, etc.)

Responsibilities

Support the team to provide technical engineering best practices to guide, direct, design, plan, and develop documentation for deployment of cybersecurity operations tools like Forescout, SIEM, Logs management, and the like.
Able to learn fast and apply the skills to effectively use cyber operations tools like Elastic Search, Splunk
Experience with IT architecture/information systems compliance RMF Special publications, systems controls, enhancements, assessment procedures, implementation plan, system security plan (SSP) and the understanding of eMASS processes and procedures.
Apply practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
Actively participate in all meetings such as, but not limited to weekly staff meetings, weekly training, etc.
Good writing/documentation skills, with capability of interfacing with key government partners on operational and technical matters
Support focus teams or specialized projects to promote rapid improvement turnaround.
Maintains a high-level of customer service focus, exhibiting expertise, courtesy, timeliness, and professionalism while interfacing with users and senior staff members in person, on the phone and/or email.
Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Analytically inclined with attention to detail and accuracy and consistent follow-through to assure problems are resolved.
Ability to identify and articulate key information in an efficient and timely manner.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when handling situational occurrences.
Analyzes and recommends alternative solutions to meet customer needs.
Builds credibility and trust with customers and team members.
Identifies areas of opportunity to improve customer satisfaction.
Must have excellent multi-tasking and time management skills.
Supports the team process and participates on cross-functional teams.
Responsible for handling after-hours on call support (when necessary).
Answer phones and respond to emails in a timely manner.
Participate in special projects as required.
Other duties may be assigned, directed, or requested.