Cybersecurity Engineer Senior; TS SCI eligibility

Position Overview

Cybersecurity Engineer Senior at GDIT supporting the United States Department of State. Responsible for engineering and managing security applications such as Tenable, Splunk, McAfee, and other security tools.

• Engineer and manage security applications such as Tenable, Splunk, McAfee, and other security tools
• Evaluate, test, recommend, coordinate, monitor and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures and systems, including infrastructure and access management for cybersecurity hardware, firmware and software
• Ensure cybersecurity plans, controls, processes, standards, policies and procedures are aligned with cybersecurity standards
• Identify security risks and exposures, determine causes of security violations, and suggest procedures to prevent future incidents and improve security
• Develop techniques and procedures for conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance audits, evaluate and test hardware, firmware and software for possible impact on system security, and investigate and resolve security incidents such as intrusion, fraud, attacks or leaks
• Carry out triage on security events and coordinate incidents with Incident Management Team, IT operations, network engineering, and application teams
• Diagnose, identify, isolate, and analyze problems utilizing historical database records
• Participate in security engineering, validation testing of system configuration/hardening, and assessment of classified information systems (IS)
• Support security posture assessments
• Maintain awareness of cyber trends, threats, and vulnerabilities
• Develop, integrate and maintain security toolsets
• Alert management to recurring problems and patterns of problems

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of Tenable experience
• 5+ years of Endpoint protection software experience (Symantec/McAfee/Crowdstrike)
• 2+ years of Splunk experience
• Exposure to ticketing and reporting or ability to learn
• Exposure to Linux and Windows or ability to learn
• Must possess Comp Tia Security+ Certification or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire

Must possess active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Hybrid – minimum 3 days per week at GDIT’s Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, LA.

The likely salary range for this position is $88,130 - $115,000. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, location and contractual requirements.

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  Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401(k) with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
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  Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans