Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Kenmare

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret/SCI

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

Cyber Defense, Information Assurance, Information Technology Security

Certifications

None

Experience

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Job Description Cybersecurity Engineer

GDIT has an exciting opportunity to support the Security Assistance Group – Ukraine (SAG‑U) as a member of our Enterprise Mission Information Technology Services (EMITS) program supporting U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s (USAREUR‑AF) mission in Wiesbaden, Germany.

The Cybersecurity Engineer ensures the security posture of SAG‑U’s mission and enterprise networks by applying DISA STIGs, mitigating vulnerabilities, and implementing technical cybersecurity controls across all systems. As a member of the J6 Cyber Division (J62), the engineer plays a critical role in preventing cyber incidents, supporting accreditation efforts, and enabling secure mission operations.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Cybersecurity Engineer at GDIT, you will help protect critical military networks and ensure operational continuity by applying cutting‑edge cyber defense tools, maintaining compliance, and guiding system owners on secure practices.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Apply DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to mission systems, servers, and network devices
• Conduct ACAS vulnerability scans and collaborate with administrators to ensure timely remediation
• Support RMF control implementation and artifact development
• Participate in architecture reviews, providing recommendations for secure configuration and boundary defense
• Review firewall and router configurations, access control lists (ACLs), and network filtering to ensure security compliance
• Collaborate with Change Management and Operations to ensure secure‑by‑design deployments and patch schedules
• Designs, develops, and recommends integrated security system and physical control solutions that will ensure proprietary/confidential data and systems are protected.
• Assist IA team in established Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) process using a risk mitigation framework (RMF) across the design lifecycle for classified systems obtaining and maintaining Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC) and Authorization to Operate (ATO).
• Offers technical engineering services for the support of integrated security systems and solutions, managing information‑related risks effectively.
• Works closely with the client during the strategic design process to translate security and business requirements into actionable technical designs.
• Develop comprehensive system test plans (STP) to assess the security posture of the information systems.
• Analyze scan results and security findings to prioritize remediation efforts and implement corrective measures.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelor Degree in an area applicable to this position
• Experience: 8+ years of related experience
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Familiarity with DISA ACAS (Tenable.sc), STIG Viewer, SCAP tools;
  Hands‑on experience with secure baseline development and system hardening;
  Ability to analyze IAVAs, CVEs, and vendor bulletins to assess applicability to supported systems
• Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI clearance required
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
• ROLE REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work closely with system administrators, network engineers, and ISSM/ISSO staff;
  Strong understanding of boundary defense and enclave‑level cybersecurity principles;
  Familiarity with multi‑vendor environments (Cisco, Palo Alto, Microsoft, etc.);
  Knowledge of patch management tools and endpoint protection strategies
• CERTIFICATIONS:
  Required: IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+);
  Preferred: CASP+, CISSP, or equivalent
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience supporting DoD or Army RMF accreditation efforts;
  Experience as an ISSO, ISSM, ISSE, or Security Controls Assessor;
  Experience with SIEM tools, HBSS, or firewall policy auditing;
  Ability to draft technical documentation for…