Enterprise Security Systems Engineer III

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Information Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Computer Security, Security Tools, System Security

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Job Description

GDIT is the leading systems integrator in the Zero Trust Defense sector market—developing and delivering innovative solutions to government customers. Our Zero Trust business continues experiencing rapid growth, and this is an opportunity to join our team and be a part of creating Cybersecurity solutions that make a real impact.

As a Enterprise Security Systems Engineer on an Enterprise Zero Trust Program for a DoD client, your responsibilities will include:

• Organizing computer security architecture and developing detailed cyber security designs. 

• Reviewing, developing, and implementing security measures for protecting computer systems, networks, and information.

• Conducting risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities. 

• Responding to complex system and network security incidents, investigating and resolving vulnerabilities. 

• Monitoring systems and networks for security threats, responding to alerts, and identifying areas for improvement. 

• Contributing to building security tools and infrastructure to analyze, deploy, and manage security controls. 

• Providing technical support and mentoring to junior team members.

• Interfacing with vendors to research and implement new security technologies.

• Establishing security operations processes, procedures, and standards.

• Staying up to date on the latest security threats and vulnerabilities.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in areas like security analysis, security assessment, security design reviews, or threat modeling

• Ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing

• Ability to analyze complex security issues, identify root causes, and develop solutions

• Ability to adjust to shifting priorities in accordance with mission support

• Ability to work effectively with other engineers, developers, and stakeholders

• Ability to identify and resolve issues independently, with minimal supervision

• Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow security procedures accurately

• Ability to adapt to changing security landscapes and technologies

• Ability to learn new technologies and techniques

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Current Secret clearance

• Experience in organizations that handle sensitive data or operate in mission-critical environments

• Experience with security protocols, computer and network security, and coding in at least one general purpose language (Python, Java, etc.)

• Experience with one or more observability tools (Splunk ES, Dynatrace, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch, DataDog, etc)

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Bias toward automation with experience in at least one scripting language or tool (Python, Bash, PowerShell, PowerCLI, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.)

• Experience with vulnerability scanning platforms (Tenable, Remedy, Tychon, etc.)

• Experience with at least one common cyber security platform (Trellix, ForeScout, FortiNet, Crowdstrike, etc)

• Understanding of security concepts, best practices, and industry standards like NIST and ISO 27001

• Experience with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems), firewalls, DLP (Data Loss Prevention), and other security systems

• Understanding of network protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and network security architecture

• Knowledge of operating systems, hardware, and software security, including vulnerabilities, hardening techniques, and secure coding practices

• Ability to identify and assess vulnerabilities in systems and applications, as well as perform penetration testing

• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Bash for automating security tasks and building custom security tools

• Ability to analyze logs and other data to identify security threats and incidents

Desired Skills/Knowledge:

• Experience in DoD STIG/RMF environments and the DoD ATO process.

• Understanding of security principles involved in Zero Trust Network Architecture and tools required to implement it

• Experience with cloud infrastructure, cloud security best practices, and cloud security controls (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

• DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification with Computing Environment certificate and higher level cyber security certification (CySA+, CISSP, CEH, etc)

• Bachelor’s degree in field like Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 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

The likely salary range for this position is $127,254 - $138,000. 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.

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 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.

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