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General Dynamics Information Technology

Cybersecurity Systems Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646

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Job Qualifications Collaborating, Cybersecurity Compliance, SIEM Tools

Job Description Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Required: Top Secret/SCI (must currently possess and be able to obtain)

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management

Skills: Collaborating, Cybersecurity Compliance, SIEM Tools

Certifications: None

Experience: 3+ years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Advance your career while impacting national security in cyber as a

Cybersecurity Systems Administrator

at GDIT. Technologists here have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

Meaningful Work and Personal Impact As a

Cybersecurity Systems Administrator , you will provide technical support for USCENTCOM’s Cyber Operations Security Operations Center (CSOC), configuring, tuning, and maintaining critical security infrastructure such as SIEM, EDR, network access control, and SOAR platforms.

Responsibilities Configuration and Optimization

Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement effective configurations for SIEM, EDR, and network access control solutions.

Customize and optimize alert rules, correlation searches, and detection mechanisms within SIEM.

Deploy new SIEM instances, including clustered deployments and apps.

Fine‑tune EDR policies, rulesets, and scanning parameters to enhance endpoint visibility.

Configure network access control policies for comply‑2‑connect to enforce security posture.

Support Linux environments by editing and maintaining Splunk configuration files and apps.

Collaborate with Cybersecurity Engineering team members and interact with end users to gather requirements, troubleshoot, and create Splunk search queries and dashboards.

Integrate cyber tools with legacy data sources.

Maintenance and Support

Conduct routine maintenance tasks such as software updates, patches, and performance tuning.

Provide timely support and troubleshooting for SIEM, EDR, C2C, and SOAR platforms, collaborating with vendors or higher‑level support.

Perform regular system audits and health checks to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions.

Deliver occasional presentations of tool capabilities to leadership.

Policy Development and Compliance

Develop and enforce configuration standards, security policies, and operational procedures for cybersecurity systems.

Monitor compliance with security policies and regulations through audits and reporting, taking corrective actions as needed.

Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to streamline regulatory compliance efforts.

Integrate cybersecurity systems with other controls, data sources, and IT infrastructure components.

Develop automation scripts, playbooks, and workflows within the SOAR platform to automate routine tasks.

Explore opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement by leveraging emerging technologies.

Training and Knowledge Sharing

Provide training sessions and document processes to empower internal teams.

Share best practices and lessons learned to foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP, GIAC, Splunk Core Certified Power User).

Experience: 3+ years of cybersecurity administration focusing on SIEM, EDR, network access control, and SOAR platforms.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Linux environments and shell scripting for automation.

Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.

Analytical skills and attention to detail for troubleshooting and performance optimization.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Desired Skills:

Prior CENTCOM/COCOM experience.

Previous SOC experience.

Previous cyber system administration experience.

Linux experience.

Security clearance level: TS/SCI required.

US citizenship required.

GDIT is Your Place

Growth: AI‑powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.

Support: Internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.

Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401(k) with company match, competitive pay, and paid time off.

Community: Award‑winning culture of innovation and military‑friendly workplace.

Own Your Opportunity Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

Compensation and Location Likely salary range: $106,250 – $143,750 (subject to experience, location, and contractual terms). Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Travel required: Less than 10%. Telecommuting options: Onsite. Work location: USA, FL – MacDill AFB.

Benefits Our benefits package for all U.S.-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, HSA, dental, vision, 401(k) with matching contribution, paid time off plans, disability, life, and other insurance offerings. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure competitiveness and reflect employee priorities.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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