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About The Position
The work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USSTRATCOM. USSTRATCOM is a Combatant Command responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and enterprise IT services essential to national security. It oversees Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), Global Strike, and Missile Threat Assessments, working closely with other Combatant Commands, Services, and defense agencies. SCITLS will be a key component that will ensure mission success and the safety of the U.S. and its allies by providing 24/7 IT services and network support for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environment.
Requirements
- BA/BS (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering, information assurance, or security architecture experience.
- ITIL Foundations v4 Certificate or the ability to obtain within 9 mos
- Must have a current/active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI status
- US Citizenship Required: Yes
- Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret
- Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI
Nice To Haves
- Experience with cyber forensics, intrusion detection, threat analysis, and incident response.
- Strong background in system/network security, encryption algorithms, cryptography, identity management, and secure architectures.
- Proficiency with tools such as Splunk, Nessus, Wireshark, Nmap, AWS/Azure/GCP security suites, and vulnerability management platforms.
- Knowledge of secure programming in Java, C++, Python, and automation for security workflows.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, virtualized environments, cloud security frameworks, and infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform).
- Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CEH, or equivalent advanced cybersecurity credentials.
- Strong communication, documentation, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Experience with cyber forensics, intrusion detection, incident response, and vulnerability assessment tools (Splunk, Nessus, Wireshark, Nmap, AWS security tools)
- Strong technical background in system security, network security, cryptography, secure architectures, firewalls, and DevSecOps environments
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, and Python, with hands‑on experience in secure coding and automation.
- Familiarity with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), virtualization, identity management, and security compliance frameworks.
- Demonstrated strength in problem solving, communication, documentation, and attention to detail.
- Experience designing secure architectures for enterprise systems, applications, and cloud platforms.
Benefits
- Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
- 401K with company match
- Educational Assistance and eLearning
- Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
- Rewards and Recognition programs
- Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Associate degree
