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Position ID:
RQ179318

Employment Type:
Regular

Required Clearance Level: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Job Category:
Information Security

Essential Skills:
Computer Security, Cybersecurity, Data Protection

Experience Required:
10+ years in related fields

Citizenship Requirement:
Yes

Job Overview:
Transform technology into opportunities as a Cybersecurity Assurance Engineer with General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT). A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT, you will be at the forefront of innovation and play a significant role in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, our people are our greatest asset. As a Cybersecurity Assurance Engineer, you will contribute to ensuring today's safety and tomorrow's advancements.

Our operations depend on a TS/SCI cleared Information Security Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customers.

Impact of the Role:

Position Summary:

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Security Engineer to deliver expert technical services across all facets of Information Security.

Your responsibilities will include drafting information security policies, reviewing Memorandum of Agreements, and managing all aspects of Certification and Accreditation.

You will advise on system design and architecture while defining, designing, and evaluating information security systems. Your role will also involve managing multi-agency information sharing and integration security, maintaining relationships with high-level personnel across various agencies involved in Information Security.

Key tasks include incident response, system access approvals, audit log reviews, Configuration Control Board activities, and daily consultations on a wide array of security issues.

You will report, document, and investigate all security-related incidents, assisting in the development and implementation of corrective measures.

Unique Requirements:
Candidates must possess knowledge of and experience with ICD 503 and familiarity with Cloud Infrastructure/AWS-based solutions.

Candidates are required to hold IAM II certification in accordance with DOD 8570.1M. This position is defined as per 8570.1M chapter 4, pg 35. A solid understanding of the customer's RMF process and how to meet systems security requirements is essential.

You will collaborate with all IT groups to build IT systems with security considered from the outset. Work alongside developers, system engineers, project managers, and users to determine the necessary level of protection for systems. You must identify which group or process will satisfy security requirements.

Act as the representative of the Information System Security Manager to ensure compliance with IS security procedures.

Support efforts to operate, maintain, and dispose of information system materials in accordance with security directives, policies, and practices as outlined in Systems Security Plans.

Generate and implement necessary security training to ensure user awareness of responsibilities prior to system access.

Initiate protective and corrective measures when incidents or vulnerabilities are discovered.

Ensure IA hardware and software comply with security configuration guides.

Implement and enforce IA policies and procedures as defined by A&A documentation.

• Ensure users are aware of their IA responsibilities.

The ability to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and operate in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Perform Operations & Sustainment (O&S) functions for the network security infrastructure (firewalls, web gateways, mail gateways, IDS, load balancers, performance monitoring tools, management systems, etc.)

Conduct maintenance and/or advanced configuration of equipment to protect the network from emerging cyber threats.

Experience with Cloud Infrastructure/AWS-based technology is preferred.

Familiarity with security tools such as ACAS, HBSS, Carbon Black, Tanium, RedSeal, and EMET is beneficial.

Conduct forensic traffic/log analysis to isolate issues or respond to analyst alerts.

Respond to escalated troubleshooting requests.

Maintain and administer network infrastructure standards, documentation, and fault tolerance.

Present Monitoring/Test Results and Reports as required.

Support integration testing as necessary.

Participate in special projects as required.

Ability to review Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and conduct technical decomposition categorization, remediation, and lien resolution.

Execute remediation processes to implement technical solutions addressing vulnerability findings via ACAS security scans.

Experience in installing, hardening, deploying, documenting, and troubleshooting network perimeter security technologies.

Experience and scripting ability on Unix and/or RHEL OS.

Familiarity with complex Microsoft macros and PowerShell scripts.

Basic understanding of Windows Enterprise AD architecture and VMWare Virtualization.

Proficiency in network routing/VLAN technology is required.

Desired Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:
CISSP certification or equivalent (CAP, GSLC, CISM)

System administration experience

Network engineering experience

System design and development experience

Defines, plans, designs, and evaluates information security systems. Assesses architecture and current hardware limitations, defines and designs system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.

Performs a variety of complex tasks associated with information security ranging from the design of security components to complex architectures.

Supervise the work of other engineers performing various information security tasks.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

EDUCATION:

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:
10-15 years of related experience in data security administration.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 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

The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. 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.

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.

We are GDIT.

A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community.

Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation.

We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber, and application development.

Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day.

We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously.

From securing our nation's most sensitive systems to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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