Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology • Springfield, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Cybersecurity Implementation Engineer to support our Intelligence Community customer in Springfield, VA. This role involves building, deploying, configuring, and maintaining cybersecurity infrastructure, both on-premises and in the cloud, across Windows and Linux operating systems. The engineer will also implement cybersecurity solutions using cloud services, provision AMIs, perform software installations, and troubleshoot issues. Responsibilities include researching and implementing enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions to meet customer goals, evaluating and recommending technology upgrades, and providing detailed information for hardware and software selection. The role also involves representing customer requirements in technical exchanges, developing architecture diagrams and road maps, and assisting with test plans and documentation for customer approval. The position may involve team leadership and coordinating with stakeholders for security assessments and authorization processes.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in one of the following areas and working knowledge of one or more of the other following: Network Detection and Response (NDR), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), F5 platforms, email/web security gateways
• Strong technical background with a thorough understanding of cloud infrastructure, security principles, compute, storage, and transport
• Expertise in Windows and Linux server operating systems
• Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to develop analytical documents and present oral presentations to senior/executive management
• Ability to work independently with little direction and guidance
• 6+ years related technical experience in network/cybersecurity engineering and experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a highly diverse environment with an emphasis in DoD capabilities
• Demonstrated experience modernizing complex enterprise cybersecurity systems
• Candidate must have a TS/SCI with ability to obtain a Polygraph
• Certified DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical Officer (IAT) Level III and Information Assurance System Architecture and Engineering Specialist (IASAE) Level II
• CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 120 days of start date

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, configure, and maintain on-premises and cloud-based cybersecurity infrastructure and applications running on Windows and Linux operating systems
• Engineer and implement cybersecurity solutions leveraging cloud services such as EC2, EBS, ELB, S3, and RDS
• Provision AMIs, perform software installations, troubleshooting and maintenance
• Assist with research and implementation of enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives
• Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization and industry best practices
• Provide specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
• Represent customer requirements in technical exchanges with other government agencies
• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams
• Develop and maintain a road map for capabilities, operations, and technologies
• Assist with development and execution of test plans and supporting documentation of all network configuration upgrades, additions or revisions for customer approval before implementation
• May serve as a team or task lead
• Coordinate with stakeholders and external assessors to facilitate security assessments and authorization processes

Benefits

• 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 leave
• Paid military leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid jury duty leave
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Business travel and accident insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed