Senior Cyber Security Engineer –Security Operations Center (SOC)

General Dynamics Information Technology

1d•$170,000 - $230,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Senior Cyber Security Engineer to lead and support our Security Operations Center (SOC). The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in cybersecurity, threat detection, incident response, and compliance within federal government environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's on-prem and cloud-based systems and data.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.
15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably with at least 3+ years in a senior or SME role within a federal government or large enterprise environment.
Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and compliance standards.
Strong understanding of security tools, SIEM platforms, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and incident response methodologies.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are highly desired.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and lead complex security initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, and RMF.
Familiarity with cloud security (Azure, AWS, or Microsoft 365 security).
Familiarity with security products (Fireeye, Paolo Alto- Prisma)

Responsibilities

Provide expert guidance and leadership in the operation, management, and continuous improvement of the SOC.
Develop, review, and refine security policies, procedures, and best practices in accordance with federal standards and government agency requirements.
Conduct advanced threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and risk management activities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including incident responders, forensic analysts, and compliance officers.
Support the implementation and management of security tools, SIEM solutions, and other cybersecurity technologies.
Provide training, mentorship, and technical leadership to SOC analysts and team members.
Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and regulatory changes impacting federal government security operations.
Assist in audits, assessments, and compliance efforts related to federal cybersecurity mandates.
Serve as the program’s primary technical advisor to ensure the successful planning, implementation, and management of cybersecurity initiatives and projects.
Support cloud-related activities, may including deployment, management, and security of cloud infrastructure and services, ensuring best practices are followed to maintain system integrity and compliance.

Benefits

Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
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.
GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire.
The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.
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.