Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Cybersecurity Engineer Senior at GDIT.
Here, technologists 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 Engineer Senior, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our customers.
You will play a crucial role in enhancing the cybersecurity posture and automating security operations.
Lead the development and deployment of Splunk SOAR automation capabilities to streamline incident response and improve threat detection.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including threat analysts, incident responders, and IT administrators to integrate Splunk SOAR with existing security tools and workflows.Drive the innovation and optimization of security automation processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, tackle challenges, and deliver key outcomes.Utilize advanced Splunk SOAR automation tools, scripting languages (Python, JavaScript), and cybersecurity frameworks to fortify our defenses.WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT.
The Cybersecurity Engineer Senior must have:
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.Experience: 5+ years of related experience in cybersecurity engineering with a focus on automation and security orchestration.Technical skills: Proficiency in Splunk SOAR, Python scripting, incident response, threat analysis, and cybersecurity frameworks.Role requirements: Ability to work onsite, occasional travel as needed.Ability to manage parallel tasks and accurately document any issues and/or resolutions Understanding of information systems and architecturesCompTIA Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within the first 6 weeks)Possesses sound analytical problem-solving and documentation skillsKnowledge of various network vulnerability scanning platforms (Qualys, Nessus, etc.) Knowledge of Routers, Switches, Fortinet proxy filtering, Firewalls, and authorization boundaries Knowledge of Microsoft Windows networksLocation: Hybrid at GDIT's Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, LA.
Participation in an on-call rotation for handling of after-hours escalations will be required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (optional):
Active Secret Clearance (or higher)Knowledge of AWS and Azure cloud computingKnowledge of NextGen Security Products Knowledge of current IT security best practicesKnowledge of system administration, network and operating system hardening techniques, firewall/policy rulesets GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.