Cyber Security Project Engineer- TS/SCI w/ Polygraph
General Dynamics Information TechnologyAbout the role
Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
NonePublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
Cyber and IT Risk ManagementJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Assessment & Authorization (A&A), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability AssessmentsCertifications:
NoneExperience:
8 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cyber Security Project Engineer
you will help ensure the mission is never interrupted. At GDIT, we deliver clarity with supporting the customer, you will be trusted to solve complex IT issues while delivering outstanding customer service.
Protect the safety and security of our nation as a Cyber Security Project Engineer and help ensure the mission is never interrupted. At GDIT, we deliver clarity. You’ll apply the latest technology and provide operational support to deliver actionable intelligence for the Intelligence Community. Here, your work will have meaning and impact as you deliver your best every day.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
8+ years of related experience
US Citizenship required
Location: McLean VA, On-Site at customer location
Security Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
REQUIRED SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE:
- Demonstrated experience with the Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process.
- Demonstrated experience writing all documents required by the A&A process, such as SSPs.
- Demonstrated experience with all control gates in the A&A process.
- Demonstrated experience successfully obtaining full ATOs for numerous previous projects.
- Demonstrated experience participating in project review meetings and providing technical security guidance when necessary.
- Demonstrated experience creating and updating documentation for current and proposed security architectures
- Demonstrated hands-on experience documenting and implementing NIST 800-53 security controls.
- Demonstrated experience with A&A security tools
- Demonstrated experience with outputs from security assessment tools and the ability to understand and coordinate assessment of findings.
- Demonstrated experience in infrastructure or application-level vulnerability assessments, or penetration testing.
- Demonstrated experience managing vulnerability solutions and processes.
- Demonstrated experience auditing using third party and open source tools while following common security frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience with security principles and best practices.
- Demonstrated experience with security monitoring and logs review.
- Demonstrated experience managing the remediation of discovered threats.
HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE:
- Demonstrated experience providing malicious code detection, intrusion detection and cyber security tool development and integration.
- Demonstrated experience hardening and monitoring systems to prevent virus, malware, and malicious code intrusion.
- Demonstrated experience exhibiting effective organizational, writing, communications and briefing skills.
- Demonstrated experience with information systems architecture, utilizing security control design and development.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with the Sponsor’s approach to encrypting sensitive data.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience working with security stakeholders such as development teams and Sponsor cloud providers.
- Certification as a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
- Certification as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
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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