Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Cyber Security Project Engineer supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cyber Security Project Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Cyber Security Project Engineer joining our highly skilled team to be a premier provider of cyber security services to the customer. We provide consummate cyber security risk management "as a service" platform across multiple fabrics and centers. We have responsibility to ensure operational IT capabilities provide the client with necessary timeliness, accuracy and security of information demanded from all our highly professional roles. Be the change, lead our change - join us!
HOW A CYBER SECURITY PROJECT ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
- Provide vulnerability analysis and reporting on accredited information systems.
- Coordinate with information system POCs for plan updates and mitigation strategies to ensure overall health of IT systems, networks and applications.
- Perform some manual data aggregation and normalization tasks until automated solutions are developed.
- Recommend new capabilities and efforts to improve the effectiveness of the continuous monitoring program.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:- Education: Bachelors (Computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline)
- Experience: 8+ yrs
- Required Technical Skills:
- Experience in scanning information systems using scanning tools such as Nessus, AppDetective, WebInspect.
- Strong writing skills to create documentation such as SOPs, internal process documents and input into cyber policies that support the continuous monitoring of accredited information systems.
- Experience with architecture design, system and network analysis, vulnerability and risk assessments, and security assessment of hardware and software.
- Strong understanding of cloud environments and assessing systems within cloud environments focusing on security posture.
- Experience with continuous monitoring and plans of actions and milestones (POA&Ms).
- Understanding of NIST 800-53, 800-137 and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
- Demonstrated experience with cyber security concepts to include encryption services, access control, information protection, network security
- Experience with AWS and Azure cloud security compliance
- Knowledgeable of various cloud services to include Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, Software as a Service
- Possesses strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Desired Skills:
- Demonstrated experience in IT best practices regarding application, enterprise system, and network security.
- Desired Certifications:
- Certified in Cloud Security for AWS and Azure; Security Certifications to include CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, NCSF
- Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraph
- Location: McLean, VA - On Customer Site
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
Work Requirements
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Years of Experience
8 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s),
or degree
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Certification
Travel Required
Less than 10%
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Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required
About Our Work
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.
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.
