Cybersecurity Engineer

LED FastStart•New Orleans, LA

3d•$102,000 - $138,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. As a Cybersecurity Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of accrediting DoN Enterprise systems. Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure. The Cybersecurity Engineer designs, implements, operates, and improves security controls that protect information systems, networks, applications, and data. The position supports risk management, incident response, vulnerability reduction, compliance, and continuous monitoring across the organization’s technology environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Relevant DoW certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIH, CySA+, CCSP, or vendor-specific security certifications.
5+ years of related experience.
Secret Security Clearance.
US Citizenship: Required
Onsite (New Orleans, LA) role requirement.
Experience with network, endpoint, cloud, application, or infrastructure security.
Knowledge of common security frameworks and practices, such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, security control assessments, and vulnerability management.
Familiarity with operating systems, networking protocols, authentication systems, encryption, and secure configuration baselines.
Ability to analyze scan test results and document findings clearly.
Strong written communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Designs, implements, operates, and improves security controls that protect information systems, networks, applications, and data.
Supports risk management, incident response, vulnerability reduction, compliance, and continuous monitoring across the organization’s technology environment.
Analyze scan test results and document findings clearly.
Work collaboratively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

Benefits

AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay and paid time off
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
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
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.