Job Description
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: Any Location / Remote
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ204946
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Other
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Public Trust/Other Required: MBI (T2)
Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management
Job Qualifications: Skills: Cybersecurity, Security Research, Systems Engineering
Certifications: None
Experience: 17 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Job Description: Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Engineer -Security Operations Center (SOC) Location: Remote
Position Type: Full-Time
Introduction: We are seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Senior Cyber Security Engineer to lead and support our Security Operations Center (SOC). The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in cybersecurity, threat detection, incident response, and compliance within federal government environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's on-prem and cloud-based systems and data.
Key Responsibilities: - Provide expert guidance and leadership in the operation, management, and continuous improvement of the SOC.
- Develop, review, and refine security policies, procedures, and best practices in accordance with federal standards and government agency requirements.
- Conduct advanced threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and risk management activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including incident responders, forensic analysts, and compliance officers.
- Support the implementation and management of security tools, SIEM solutions, and other cybersecurity technologies.
- Provide training, mentorship, and technical leadership to SOC analysts and team members.
- Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and regulatory changes impacting federal government security operations.
- Assist in audits, assessments, and compliance efforts related to federal cybersecurity mandates.
- Serve as the program's primary technical advisor to ensure the successful planning, implementation, and management of cybersecurity initiatives and projects.
- Support cloud-related activities, may including deployment, management, and security of cloud infrastructure and services, ensuring best practices are followed to maintain system integrity and compliance.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably with at least 3+ years in a senior or SME role within a federal government or large enterprise environment.
- Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and compliance standards.
- Strong understanding of security tools, SIEM platforms, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and incident response methodologies.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are highly desired.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and lead complex security initiatives.
Preferred Skills: - Knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, and RMF.
- Familiarity with cloud security (Azure, AWS, or Microsoft 365 security).
- Familiarity with security products (Fireeye, Paolo Alto- Prisma)
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. 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: Remote
Work Location: Any Location / Remote
Additional Work Locations: USA MD Lanham
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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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 30,000 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.
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PI278873847
Job Title: Senior Cyber Security Engineer -Security Operations Center (SOC) Location: Remote
Position Type: Full-Time
Introduction: We are seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Senior Cyber Security Engineer to lead and support our Security Operations Center (SOC). The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in cybersecurity, threat detection, incident response, and compliance within federal government environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's on-prem and cloud-based systems and data.
Key Responsibilities: - Provide expert guidance and leadership in the operation, management, and continuous improvement of the SOC.
- Develop, review, and refine security policies, procedures, and best practices in accordance with federal standards and government agency requirements.
- Conduct advanced threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and risk management activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including incident responders, forensic analysts, and compliance officers.
- Support the implementation and management of security tools, SIEM solutions, and other cybersecurity technologies.
- Provide training, mentorship, and technical leadership to SOC analysts and team members.
- Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and regulatory changes impacting federal government security operations.
- Assist in audits, assessments, and compliance efforts related to federal cybersecurity mandates.
- Serve as the program's primary technical advisor to ensure the successful planning, implementation, and management of cybersecurity initiatives and projects.
- Support cloud-related activities, may including deployment, management, and security of cloud infrastructure and services, ensuring best practices are followed to maintain system integrity and compliance.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably with at least 3+ years in a senior or SME role within a federal government or large enterprise environment.
- Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity policies, frameworks, and compliance standards.
- Strong understanding of security tools, SIEM platforms, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and incident response methodologies.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are highly desired.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and lead complex security initiatives.
Preferred Skills: - Knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, and RMF.
- Familiarity with cloud security (Azure, AWS, or Microsoft 365 security).
- Familiarity with security products (Fireeye, Paolo Alto- Prisma)
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. 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: Remote
Work Location: Any Location / Remote
Additional Work Locations: USA MD Lanham
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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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 30,000 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
PI278873847
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