Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Information Assurance, Information Technology (IT), Networks

Certifications:

None

Experience:

7 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer

Job Description

The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will serve as the contractor’s main POC for providing additional and direct support to wireless and wireline networks/systems and Cybersecurity functions. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will ensure compliance with all pertinent DoD Network and IT policy and procedures for all system integrations. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will be responsible for the oversight of all wireless and wireline networks/systems and Cybersecurity for all tasks and subtasks. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will oversee the security protocol for computers, computer networks, and databases. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will ensure data, information, and security systems are secure and functioning as required to prevent Cybersecurity breaches of all information systems. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will provide a leadership role for all internal and external organizations to provide clear communication and direction for maximum Cybersecurity efforts. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will manage Cybersecurity and Network/IT staff. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will lead the initiative for security best practices and provide recommendations to the Government. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will work with systems such as Sensors, Radios, Network Devices of Fiber, Microwave, and Satellite,  Access Points/Controllers, Switches, Servers, and various Security Appliances. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will be responsible for all documentation and procurement for Authorization to Operate (ATO)/Authorization to Connect (ATC). Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will have a detailed understanding of DODI 8510.10 and RMF 2.0.

Required Qualifications:

• Five years of experience in the last seven years in the field of DoD Information Systems Security and/or Cybersecurity.

• Five years’ experience in the last seven years as a Systems or Network Engineer in a production environment.

• Five years’ experience in the last seven years creating RMF packages, entering the data into eMASS to obtain an ATO/ATC through NETCOM including all the ancillary artifacts.

• Possess a current professional level Computing Environment certification.

• An active DoD Secret Clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Effective oral and communication skills and ability to present and engage at a Government and Contract leadership level.

• Experience as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), and/or Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).

• Experience in coordinating and conducting a Security Control Assessment – Validation.

• Five years of experience maintaining and managing client interface at the senior levels of the client organization.

The likely salary range for this position is $142,324 - $192,556. 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:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

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. 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. 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.