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General Dynamics Information Technology

Security Infrastructure Support Senior Security Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811

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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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