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Job DescriptionTransform technology into opportunity as an Information Assurance Security Engineer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an Information Assurance Security Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Information Security Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA or Arnold, MO.
HOW AN INFORMATION ASSURANCE SECURITY ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Position Summary:
General Dynamics Information Systems (GDIT) is seeking a Security Engineer to provide expert technical services on all aspects of Information Security. Responsible for writing information security policy drafts, writing and reviewing Memorandum of Agreements and coordinating and managing all aspects of the Certification and Accreditation. Advise and assess system design/architecture as well as defining, designing and evaluating information security systems. Manage multi-agency information sharing and integration security. Maintain affiliations with high-level personnel at multiple agencies and organizations involved in Information Security. Tasking includes incident response, system access approval, audit log review, Configuration Control Board and daily consultations/consulting on a wide variety of security issues. Report, document and investigate all security related incidents; assist with development and implementation of corrective measures.
Unique/Additional Requirements:
Candidate must have knowledge of and experience with ICD 503 and be familiar with Cloud Infrastructure/AWS-based solutions.
Candidate must possess IAM II certification to start in accordance with DOD 8570.1M. This position is defined as in 8570.1M chapter 4, pg 35. Candidate is required to understand how our customer's RMF process work and how systems security requirements will be met.
Candidate will work with all IT groups to build IT systems with security planned from the start. Work with developers, system engineers, project managers, and users to identify the level of protection systems will need. Understand and be able to identify what group or process will satisfy security requirement.
Act as the representative of the Information System Security Manager ensuring compliance with IS security procedures.Support efforts to operate, maintain, and dispose of information system materials in accordance with security directives, policies and practices and as annotated in Systems Security Plans.Generate and implementation of requisite security training ensuring user security awareness of responsibilities prior to system access.Initiate protective and corrective measures when incident or vulnerabilities are discovered.Ensure IA hardware and software complies with security configuration guides.Implement and enforce IA policies and procedures as defined by A&A documentation.•nsure users are aware of their IA responsibilities.The ability to work on multiple projects/tasks at once and operate in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.Perform Operations & Sustainment (O&S) functions for the NCE network security infrastructure (firewalls, web gateways, mail gateways, ids, load balancers, performance monitoring tools, mgt systems, etc)Perform maintenance and/or advanced configuration of equipment in order to protect the network from emerging cyber threatsExperience with Cloud Infrastructure/AWS-based technologyExperience using security tools such as ACAS, HBSS, Carbon Black, Tanium, RedSeal, and EMETConduct forensic traffic/log analysis to isolate issues or respond to analyst alertsRespond to escalated troubleshooting requestsMaintain and administer network infrastructure standards, documentation and fault tolerancePresent Monitoring/Test Results and Reports as requiredPerform/support integration testing as requiredParticipates in special projects as required.Ability to review Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and conduct a technical decomposition categorization, remediation, and lien resolutionExecute remediation process to implement technical solutions to address vulnerability findings via ACAS security scan.Experience installing, hardening, deploying, documenting, and troubleshooting network perimeter security technologies.Experience and scripting ability on Unix and/or RHEL OSExperienced with complex Microsoft macros, and PowerShell scriptsBasic understanding of Windows Enterprise AD architecture and VMWare VirtualizationMust be proficient in network routing/vlan technologyDesired Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
CISSP certification or equivalent (CAP, GSLC, CISM)System administration experienceNetwork engineering experienceSystem design and development experience
Defines, plans, designs, and evaluates information security systems. Assesses architecture and current hardware limitations, defines and designs system specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility. Performs a variety of complex tasks associated with information security ranging from the design of security components to complex architectures. Supervise the work of other engineers performing a variety of information security tasks.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training or work experience.QUALIFICATIONS
10-15 years of related experience in data security administration.Location: Customer SiteUS Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 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