Cybersecurity Engineer

GDIT is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to support a large Cloud Services government contract to run and maintain our customer cyber tool stack in McLean, VA.

HOW A CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Maintains, configures, and monitors the following security applications:
  
  • Endpoint security implementation
  • Scanning implementation
  • SIEM implementation
  • Insider Threat Monitoring
• Works with the vendors of the security applications as applicable to maintain security updates, licenses, resolve support issues (e.g., for Tenable plugins), etc.
• Supports the Cybersecurity lead with maintaining the Continuous Monitoring program, specifically around vulnerability management, endpoint security, auditing, and security alert triage/monitoring.
• For the SIEM/SecOps, works with the team to perform the following duties:
  
  • Ensures the telemetry from the hosts and security applications are forwarded to the SIEM.
  • Configures alerts for privileged activity that would be conducted in the enclave as well as alerts from security advisories.
  • Triages all alerts from the SIEM to ensure activity in the environment is authorized.
  • Investigates, resolves, and reports security incidents in alignment with the Incident Response Plan.
• For scanning, works with the team to perform the following duties:
  
  • Ensures the inventory of hosts and recurring/ad-hoc scan policies are accurate.
  • Reviews the scans to confirm correct, actionable data is generated to support the patching activities.
• For endpoint security, works with the team to perform the following duties:
  
  • Ensures new hosts go through the applicable learning phase before going live.
  • Ensures all hosts can be seen in the endpoint security application with ongoing monitoring and applicable policies applied.
• For insider threat monitoring, works with the team to administer the security application and monitor aggregated data.
• Designs, develops, tests, and evaluates information system security throughout the systems development life cycle.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED :

• Clearance: Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility
• Education: BA/BS or similar Degree, OR equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in supporting US government systems, emphasis on DO
• Technical Skills: Experience with using or maintaining 2 or more of the cyber tools listed below, AND the ability to quickly learn those that are unfamiliar:
  
  • Splunk
  • Tenable.sc
  • Trellix
  • Teramind
• Skills & Abilities: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Location: McLean, VA - onsite at customer location

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Certifications that meet applicable 8140 compliance, including but not limited to Security+ CE
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and related tools

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

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