Cybersecurity Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology • Poznan, OH

17h • 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. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Cybersecurity Engineer at GDIT, you will help protect critical military networks and ensure operational continuity by applying cutting-edge cyber defense tools, maintaining compliance, and guiding system owners on secure practices in support of U.S. Army Europe.. Apply DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and NATO system hardening guides to mission systems, servers, and network devices Conduct ACAS vulnerability scans and collaborate with administrators to ensure timely remediation Scan, audit, and report security posture through tools such as Trellix ESS, Splunk, Forescout, FireEye, and Mandiant Support NATO security control implementation and artifact development Participate in architecture reviews, providing recommendations for secure configuration and boundary defense Review firewall and router configurations, access control lists (ACLs), and network filtering to ensure security compliance Collaborate with Change Management and Operations to ensure secure-by-design deployments and patch schedules Designs, develops, and recommends integrated security system and physical control solutions that will ensure proprietary/confidential data and systems are protected. Assist Cyber Security team in established Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) process using a NATO accreditation process across the design lifecycle for classified systems obtaining and maintaining Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC) and Authorization to Operate (ATO). Offers technical engineering services for the support of integrated security systems and solutions, managing information-related risks effectively. Works closely with the client during the strategic design process to translate security and business requirements into actionable technical designs. Develop comprehensive system test plans (STP) to assess the security posture of the information systems. Analyze scan results and security findings to prioritize remediation efforts and implement corrective measures. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Cybersecurity Engineer must have: Education: Bachelor Degree in an area applicable to this position Experience: 8+ years of related experience Technical Skills: Familiarity with DISA ACAS (Tenable.sc), STIG Viewer, SCAP tools; Hands-on experience with secure baseline development and system hardening, ESS/HBSS, Splunk, ForeScout, Firewalls; Ability to analyze IAVAs, CVEs, and vendor bulletins to assess applicability to supported systems Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required ROLE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work closely with system administrators, network engineers, and ISSM/ISSO staff; Strong understanding of boundary defense and enclave-level cybersecurity principles; Familiarity with multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Palo Alto, Microsoft, etc.); Knowledge of patch management tools and endpoint protection strategies; Experience and knowledge of standards such as NIST 800-53 and ISO 20027 GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals 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 OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters. The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $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. Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor Degree in an area applicable to this position
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with DISA ACAS (Tenable.sc), STIG Viewer, SCAP tools; Hands-on experience with secure baseline development and system hardening, ESS/HBSS, Splunk, ForeScout, Firewalls; Ability to analyze IAVAs, CVEs, and vendor bulletins to assess applicability to supported systems
• Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to work closely with system administrators, network engineers, and ISSM/ISSO staff
• Strong understanding of boundary defense and enclave-level cybersecurity principles
• Familiarity with multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Palo Alto, Microsoft, etc.)
• Knowledge of patch management tools and endpoint protection strategies
• Experience and knowledge of standards such as NIST 800-53 and ISO 20027
• Must possess DOD 8140 compliant certification (e.g. Security+ CE, CySA+ CE, Certified Network Defender (EC-Council CND), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (ISC2 SSCP)

Nice To Haves

• Preferred: CASP (SecurityX), CISSP, or equivalent
• Experience supporting DoD or Army RMF accreditation efforts, knowledge of NATO Communication Information System (CIS) security policies
• Experience as an ISSO, ISSM, ISSE, or Security Controls Assessor
• Experience with SIEM tools, HBSS, or firewall policy auditing
• to draft technical documentation for cyber compliance

Responsibilities

• Apply DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and NATO system hardening guides to mission systems, servers, and network devices
• Conduct ACAS vulnerability scans and collaborate with administrators to ensure timely remediation
• Scan, audit, and report security posture through tools such as Trellix ESS, Splunk, Forescout, FireEye, and Mandiant
• Support NATO security control implementation and artifact development
• Participate in architecture reviews, providing recommendations for secure configuration and boundary defense
• Review firewall and router configurations, access control lists (ACLs), and network filtering to ensure security compliance
• Collaborate with Change Management and Operations to ensure secure-by-design deployments and patch schedules
• Designs, develops, and recommends integrated security system and physical control solutions that will ensure proprietary/confidential data and systems are protected.
• Assist Cyber Security team in established Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) process using a NATO accreditation process across the design lifecycle for classified systems obtaining and maintaining Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC) and Authorization to Operate (ATO).
• Offers technical engineering services for the support of integrated security systems and solutions, managing information-related risks effectively.
• Works closely with the client during the strategic design process to translate security and business requirements into actionable technical designs.
• Develop comprehensive system test plans (STP) to assess the security posture of the information systems.
• Analyze scan results and security findings to prioritize remediation efforts and implement corrective measures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level