Cybersecurity Engineer Principal

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cyber Defense, Incident Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Operations, Threat Detection

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Security Operations Center (SOC) Engineer to join our dynamic Cybersecurity team. As a SOC Engineer you will play a crucial role in monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats and incidents to protect infrastructure and client environments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, experience with SIEM tools, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a SOC Cybersecurity Engineer Principal 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 SOC Cybersecurity Engineer Principal, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the government customer.

Responsibilities:

• Incident Monitoring & Response: Continuously monitor security events from various sources including SIEM, intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewalls, and other security devices. Analyze and respond to security incidents in real-time.

• Threat Detection & Investigation: Leverage advanced tools and techniques to identify potential threats, conduct in-depth investigations, and provide accurate analysis of security incidents.

• Escalation & Reporting: Document and escalate security incidents following predefined protocols. Provide detailed analysis and reports to senior security staff and leadership.

• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with other security teams, IT, and engineering groups to ensure a coordinated response to security incidents.

• Security Improvements: Identify areas for improvement in security processes, assist with implementing security best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement of the SOC.

• Incident Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of incidents, investigations, and resolutions. Develop and update incident response playbooks and documentation.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The SOC Cybersecurity Engineer Principal must have these:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a Security Operations Center or in a cybersecurity role.

• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, IBM QRadar, or ArcSight.

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including network security, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability management.

• Familiarity with incident response processes and techniques, as well as knowledge of NIST security frameworks.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• At least one relevant certification: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CISSP, CEH, CISM, CASP, GSEC, or GCIH.

• Security Clearance Level: Top Secret (SCI eligible)

• US Citizenship required by Government customer.

• Work is onsite at customer facility

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with advanced threat detection, indicators of compromise, attack frameworks and incident response methodologies.

• Experience with threat intelligence, malware analysis, threat hunting.

• Experience with vulnerability management tools and techniques.

• Experience with endpoint security products.

• Experience with cloud security (VMWare Cloud Foundations).

• Experience with Zero Trust architecture and principles.

• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) is a plus.

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 $127,254 - $169,050. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA FL MacDill AFB

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

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 50 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.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atEqual Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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