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
- Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Proficiency in network security principles, protocols, and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, etc.)
- Proficiency in endpoint security principles and technologies (Antivirus/Anti-malware software, Host-based Intrusion Detection Systems, EDR, etc.)
- Understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix) and their security mechanisms
- Experience using a SIEM for log aggregation, correlation, and analysis
- Knowledge of malware analysis techniques and tools
- Demonstrated experience in IT best practices regarding application, enterprise system, and network security
- Ability to create and maintain documentation to include internal processes, procedures, relevant instructions, policies, and guidance
- Ability to be on call for incident response
- Strong technical writing skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve security incidents.
- Strong attention to detail to identify security vulnerabilities and anomalies
- Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with team members, management, and other stakeholders
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and methodologies
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline)
- Experience: 10+ yrs
- Required Technical Skills:
- Experience with incident response, and incident response tools, frameworks, and life cycle
- Experience with query languages
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK Framework, adversary TTPs, and threat intelligence
- Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Desired Skills:
- Security Certifications to include CISA, SSCP, CEH, CAP, GCIH, ECIH, CASP+, SEC+
- Cloud Security Certifications in AWS and Azure
- Experience with driving cloud security engineering
- Familiarity with scripting or programming languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.) for automation and scripting tasks.
- Experience with implementing automation mechanisms within a SIEM, CSP, or an enterprise environment
- Higher education related to the above description
- 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
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