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General Dynamics · Fort Belvoir, VA

Cybersecurity Engineer Principal | General Dynamics

Fort Belvoir, VA, USFull-timeSenior individual contributor$187,000 - $253,000Security

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Job description

Responsibilities for this Position Location

USA VA Fort Belvoir Full Part/Time: Full time Job Req: RQ221594 Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management Job Qualifications: Skills: Network Security, Security Requirements, System Security Certifications: None Experience: 8 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: GDIT is seeking a creative and driven Cybersecurity Engineer, Principal to support DTRA's Defense Stockpile Management Support (DSMS) Contract.

Responsibilities

Communicate the value of information technology security throughout all levels of the organizational stakeholders. Advise appropriate leadership of changes affecting the organization's cybersecurity posture, to include changes in risk levels and security posture. Act as part of a team of geographically dispersed personnel to ensure cybersecurity inspections, tests, and reviews are coordinated and executed successfully.

Prepare, distribute, and maintain plans, instructions, guidance, and standard operating procedures concerning the security of operational environment. Communicate security and compliance issues to government leaders, Cybersecurity staff in an effective and appropriate manner. Provide status reports to stakeholders, and government personnel related to cybersecurity metrics/results, key risk indicators, trending and compliance.

Oversee policy standard and implementation strategies to ensure procedures and guidelines comply with cybersecurity policies. Assure successful implementation and functionality of security requirements and appropriate information policies and procedures are consistent with security baselines. Demonstrated ability to effectively engage current and prospective customers (CIOs, AO, CSSP, Program executives, etc.) to build trust and relationships, clearly communicate solutions and concepts, and influence action.

Deliver and Architect modernized Cyber Security platforms (Splunk, PaloAlto, etc) and Cloud-based security platforms (AWS, Azure,etc.)

Qualifications

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance. U.S.

Citizenship Required

  • 8+ years of related experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • Must have IAM Level III Certification (CISSP, CISM or GSLC) Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) Experience with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity principles, methods, and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

The ability to work and set priorities on multiple projects/tasks at once and operate in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment Communication skills required in one on one, team, and senior management settings. 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, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off 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. #armajobs The likely salary range for this position is $187,000 - $253,000.

This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA Fort Belvoir Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.

To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation.

We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans PI286401537

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