General Dynamics Information Technology
Security Infrastructure Support Senior Security Engineer
General Dynamics Information Technology, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811
Security Infrastructure Support Senior Security Engineer
Job Description:
GDIT is seeking a senior level Cyber Security Engineer, to support an enterprise cyber program that spans Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, Prevention and Maintenance support, Quality Assurance, as well as Event Detection and Incident Response. You will support critical scientific and business activities related to infrastructure, and security operations and engineering support related to server and desktop systems.
You will support existing tools and leverage your technical background to make the tools more effective and identify new processes and tools to protect this environment. You will leverage your experience and tools to identify, protect, and respond to vulnerabilities within the environment.
You will work collaboratively with user and infrastructure support teams to define and apply security policy and standards across the larger environment, working with end users, stakeholders, and support teams alike to define and establish this secure environment.
You will inspire and foster confidence in others with your abilities to effectively communicate with various customer communities to understand their needs and provide them guidance.
This enterprise cyber program requires support for our federal customer in the DC metropolitan area, and this is a hybrid position that requires periodic onsite support and customer meetings.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Provide an understanding and application of security governance and best practices
Demonstrate a strong understanding of an enterprise technical environment and system engineering/administration actions
Provide Vulnerability Management oversight
Support secure system development lifecycles
Maintain and promote secure tools and infrastructure
Perform Event Detection and Incident Response
Acts as a liaison between engineering and security and customer communities to plan, understand, and communicate risk
Develop an understanding of how change to various environments can result in changes to risk posture
Provide technical leadership to infrastructure teams to effectively translate security policy and best practices into action
Design, install, maintain, and support Enterprise IT systems
Implement and administer cybersecurity tools or SIEM platforms
Manage and secure hybrid infrastructure environments (on‑prem and cloud)
Communicate complex security concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including executive‑level reporting
Apply cloud security best practices and perform security hardening in AWS, Azure, and O365 environments
Utilize core virtualization technologies
Integrate secure code and automation into build, test, and deployment process following DevSecOps practices
Develop and automate tools with strong scripting skills, particularly in Python
Integrate and normalize data pipelines with SIEM platforms
Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks (FISMA, NIST 800‑53, NIST 800‑92, OMB M‑21‑31, CDM)
Maintain and secure Windows/Linux servers, perform patching, vulnerability remediation, and manage network appliances and endpoint security
Solve and analyze security issues to identify root causes
Collaborate with third‑party vendors and cross‑functional teams
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
10+ years of experience designing, installing, maintaining, and supporting Enterprise IT systems
5+ years of experience at the Senior Engineer level or higher
3+ years of specific experience with cybersecurity tools or SIEM implementation and administration
Experience with hybrid infrastructure environments (on‑prem and cloud)
Strong verbal and written communication skills for explaining complex security concepts
Familiarity with cloud security concepts, services, and operations (AWS, Azure, O365)
Understanding of core virtualization technologies
Familiar with DevSecOps practices
Strong scripting skills, particularly in Python
Experience managing a variety of enterprise cybersecurity tools, including SIEM platforms
Experience onboarding and normalizing data with SIEM platforms
Hands‑on experience with federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks
Strong background in infrastructure management, including Windows/Linux servers, network appliances, and endpoint security
Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities
Experience working with third‑party vendors and cross‑functional teams
Prior experience in the health domain
Must have experience supporting a Government agency
Must be a US Citizen
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
Additional relevant certifications or training
Certifications preferred: CISSP, CEH, SANS Security related (GSEC, GCIH), Cisco Network Certifications (CCNA, CCNP), Microsoft MCSA/MCSE
Experience with additional cloud platforms or services beyond AWS, Azure and O365
BENEFITS
401(k) with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to career growth
Professional scientific growth opportunities, including journal subscriptions, conference attendance, and publishing support
Cutting‑edge technology learning opportunities
Paid vacation and holidays
Salary range: $144,500 - $195,500 (based on experience, location and contractual requirements).
Scheduled weekly hours: 40
Travel required: None
Telecommuting options: Hybrid
Work location: USA, MD Bethesda
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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GDIT is seeking a senior level Cyber Security Engineer, to support an enterprise cyber program that spans Vulnerability Management, Security Operations, Prevention and Maintenance support, Quality Assurance, as well as Event Detection and Incident Response. You will support critical scientific and business activities related to infrastructure, and security operations and engineering support related to server and desktop systems.
You will support existing tools and leverage your technical background to make the tools more effective and identify new processes and tools to protect this environment. You will leverage your experience and tools to identify, protect, and respond to vulnerabilities within the environment.
You will work collaboratively with user and infrastructure support teams to define and apply security policy and standards across the larger environment, working with end users, stakeholders, and support teams alike to define and establish this secure environment.
You will inspire and foster confidence in others with your abilities to effectively communicate with various customer communities to understand their needs and provide them guidance.
This enterprise cyber program requires support for our federal customer in the DC metropolitan area, and this is a hybrid position that requires periodic onsite support and customer meetings.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Provide an understanding and application of security governance and best practices
Demonstrate a strong understanding of an enterprise technical environment and system engineering/administration actions
Provide Vulnerability Management oversight
Support secure system development lifecycles
Maintain and promote secure tools and infrastructure
Perform Event Detection and Incident Response
Acts as a liaison between engineering and security and customer communities to plan, understand, and communicate risk
Develop an understanding of how change to various environments can result in changes to risk posture
Provide technical leadership to infrastructure teams to effectively translate security policy and best practices into action
Design, install, maintain, and support Enterprise IT systems
Implement and administer cybersecurity tools or SIEM platforms
Manage and secure hybrid infrastructure environments (on‑prem and cloud)
Communicate complex security concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including executive‑level reporting
Apply cloud security best practices and perform security hardening in AWS, Azure, and O365 environments
Utilize core virtualization technologies
Integrate secure code and automation into build, test, and deployment process following DevSecOps practices
Develop and automate tools with strong scripting skills, particularly in Python
Integrate and normalize data pipelines with SIEM platforms
Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks (FISMA, NIST 800‑53, NIST 800‑92, OMB M‑21‑31, CDM)
Maintain and secure Windows/Linux servers, perform patching, vulnerability remediation, and manage network appliances and endpoint security
Solve and analyze security issues to identify root causes
Collaborate with third‑party vendors and cross‑functional teams
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
10+ years of experience designing, installing, maintaining, and supporting Enterprise IT systems
5+ years of experience at the Senior Engineer level or higher
3+ years of specific experience with cybersecurity tools or SIEM implementation and administration
Experience with hybrid infrastructure environments (on‑prem and cloud)
Strong verbal and written communication skills for explaining complex security concepts
Familiarity with cloud security concepts, services, and operations (AWS, Azure, O365)
Understanding of core virtualization technologies
Familiar with DevSecOps practices
Strong scripting skills, particularly in Python
Experience managing a variety of enterprise cybersecurity tools, including SIEM platforms
Experience onboarding and normalizing data with SIEM platforms
Hands‑on experience with federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks
Strong background in infrastructure management, including Windows/Linux servers, network appliances, and endpoint security
Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities
Experience working with third‑party vendors and cross‑functional teams
Prior experience in the health domain
Must have experience supporting a Government agency
Must be a US Citizen
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
Additional relevant certifications or training
Certifications preferred: CISSP, CEH, SANS Security related (GSEC, GCIH), Cisco Network Certifications (CCNA, CCNP), Microsoft MCSA/MCSE
Experience with additional cloud platforms or services beyond AWS, Azure and O365
BENEFITS
401(k) with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to career growth
Professional scientific growth opportunities, including journal subscriptions, conference attendance, and publishing support
Cutting‑edge technology learning opportunities
Paid vacation and holidays
Salary range: $144,500 - $195,500 (based on experience, location and contractual requirements).
Scheduled weekly hours: 40
Travel required: None
Telecommuting options: Hybrid
Work location: USA, MD Bethesda
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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