Cyber Security Project Engineer - TS/SCI Polygraph
Listed on 2026-10-16
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, IT Consultant, Systems Engineer
Type of
Requisition :
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:None
Public Trust/OtherRequired:
None
Job Family:Cyber and IT Risk Management
Job Qualifications:Skills:
Cloud:
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
None
Experience:8 + years of related experience
US CitizenshipRequired:
Yes
Job Description:Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Cyber Security Project Engineer supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cyber Security Project Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Cyber Security Project Engineer joining our highly skilled team to be a premier provider of cyber security services to the customer. We provide consummate cyber security risk management “as a service” platform across multiple fabrics and centers.
We have responsibility to ensure operational IT capabilities provide the client with necessary timeliness, accuracy and security of information demanded from all our highly professional roles. Be the change, lead our change – join us!
- Provide vulnerability analysis and reporting on accredited information systems.
- Coordinate with information system POCs for plan updates and mitigation strategies to ensure overall health of IT systems, networks and applications.
- Perform some manual data aggregation and normalization tasks until automated solutions are developed.
- Recommend new capabilities and efforts to improve the effectiveness of the continuous monitoring program.
- Education :
Bachelors (Computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline) - Experience : 8+ yrs
- Required Technical
Skills: - Experience in scanning information systems using scanning tools such as Nessus, App Detective, Web Inspect.
- Strong writing skills to create documentation such as SOPs, internal process documents and input into cyber policies that support the continuous monitoring of accredited information systems.
- Experience with architecture design, system and network analysis, vulnerability and risk assessments, and security assessment of hardware and software.
- Strong understanding of cloud environments and assessing systems within cloud environments focusing on security posture.
- Experience with continuous monitoring and plans of actions and milestones (POA&Ms).
- Understanding of NIST 800-53, 800-137 and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
- Knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
- Demonstrated experience with cyber security concepts to include encryption services, access control, information protection, network security
- Experience with AWS and Azure cloud security compliance
- Knowledgeable of various cloud services to include Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, Software as a Service
- Possesses strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Desired
Skills: - Demonstrated experience in IT best practices regarding application, enterprise system, and network security.
- Desired
Certifications: - Certified in Cloud Security for AWS and Azure;
Security Certifications to include CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, NCSF - Security Clearance Level : TS/SCI with active polygraph
- Location :
McLean, VA - On Customer Site
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth…
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