Cybersecurity Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

8h•$119,000 - $161,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are GDIT. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. At GDIT, we ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work creates meaningful impact, both globally and personally. This is your opportunity to embrace autonomy, seize opportunity, and deliver your best every day. GDIT has an opening for a Cybersecurity Engineer supporting the Army National Guard (ARNG) at Falls Church, VA. This role is part of an IT Service Management program that modernizes, expands, and strengthens the ARNG's global IT services, including networking, compute, storage, cybersecurity, and application hosting. HOW A CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Deploy, configure, and support cybersecurity tools such as Forescout, SIEMs (e.g., Splunk, Elastic Search) and log management systems. Design, deploy, and maintain Forescout solutions to support network access control (NAC) and endpoint compliance, ensuring secure visibility and continuous monitoring of devices across enterprise environments. Perform advanced configuration, troubleshooting, and integration of Forescout with existing security tools, such as SIEM platforms or vulnerability management systems, to streamline security processes and improve threat detection and response. Provide subject-matter expertise on Forescout technologies, including device classification, profiling, and policy development, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement proactive security measures. Apply DISA STIGs, SCAP/SCC tools, and RMF procedures to ensure systems comply with government standards. Assist in creating, enhancing, and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs) and other documentation to support audits and accreditation efforts. Design and implement scalable cybersecurity solutions while identifying areas for improvement. Participate in planning, collaboration, and focus teams to promote rapid problem solving and innovation. Work with technical teams to ensure robust defenses and system protections, providing real-time alert/dashboard tuning. Deliver high-quality customer service, collaborating with users, partners, and stakeholders at all levels of leadership. Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset to troubleshoot and develop innovative solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations and documentation. Experience interacting with senior military and government leadership. Collaborative and highly organized, with strong teamwork and time management capabilities. Self-motivated with the ability to stay updated on emerging cybersecurity trends and technologies.

Requirements

Education/Equivalent Training Required: 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: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT, or information assurance roles.
Practical expertise in the following: Red Hat Linux & Windows Server Administration (2+ years).
Cybersecurity Tools: 2+ years of Forescout, SIEM (Elastic Search, Splunk preferred).
Compliance: Experience using DISA STIGs, RMF procedures, and SCAP/SCC tools (4+ years).
Scripting: Familiarity with PowerShell, Python, or BASH.
Certificates: Experience with TLS/SSL certificate implementation.
Certification Requirements: Must Possess the appropriate baseline certification(s) to achieve a minimum of DoD 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.
When 8140 requirements are implemented on program/contract, employees will need to conform to 8140 certification standards.
Security Clearance Level: Active SECRET security clearance required and must be maintained.
US Citizenship Required: Yes

Nice To Haves

Other Tools/Tech: VMware ESXi, NetApp SAN storage, and Apache Kafka/Confluent (nice to have).

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and support cybersecurity tools such as Forescout, SIEMs (e.g., Splunk, Elastic Search) and log management systems.
Design, deploy, and maintain Forescout solutions to support network access control (NAC) and endpoint compliance, ensuring secure visibility and continuous monitoring of devices across enterprise environments.
Perform advanced configuration, troubleshooting, and integration of Forescout with existing security tools, such as SIEM platforms or vulnerability management systems, to streamline security processes and improve threat detection and response.
Provide subject-matter expertise on Forescout technologies, including device classification, profiling, and policy development, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement proactive security measures.
Apply DISA STIGs, SCAP/SCC tools, and RMF procedures to ensure systems comply with government standards.
Assist in creating, enhancing, and maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs) and other documentation to support audits and accreditation efforts.
Design and implement scalable cybersecurity solutions while identifying areas for improvement.
Participate in planning, collaboration, and focus teams to promote rapid problem solving and innovation.
Work with technical teams to ensure robust defenses and system protections, providing real-time alert/dashboard tuning.
Deliver high-quality customer service, collaborating with users, partners, and stakeholders at all levels of leadership.
Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset to troubleshoot and develop innovative solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentations and documentation.
Experience interacting with senior military and government leadership.
Collaborative and highly organized, with strong teamwork and time management capabilities.
Self-motivated with the ability to stay updated on emerging cybersecurity trends and technologies.

Benefits

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.
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.

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