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Job Title: Cyber Security Engineer - SECRET Clearance Required
Company Name: General Dynamics IT
Location: Falls Church, VA
Position Type: Full Time
Post Date: 04/14/2026
Expire Date: 05/16/2026
Job Categories: Engineering, Information Technology
Job Description
Cyber Security Engineer - SECRET Clearance Required

CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER - SECRET CLEARANCE REQUIRED

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Cybersecurity Engineer at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

  • Support the team to provide technical engineering best practices to guide, direct, design, plan, and develop documentation for deployment of cybersecurity operations tools like Forescout, SIEM, Logs management, and the like.
  • Able to learn fast and apply the skills to effectively use cyber operations tools like Elastic Search, Splunk
  • Experience with IT architecture/information systems compliance RMF Special publications, systems controls, enhancements, assessment procedures, implementation plan, system security plan (SSP) and the understanding of eMASS processes and procedures.
  • Apply practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
  • Actively participate in all meetings such as, but not limited to weekly staff meetings, weekly training, etc.
  • Good writing/documentation skills, with capability of interfacing with key government partners on operational and technical matters
  • Support focus teams or specialized projects to promote rapid improvement turnaround.
  • Maintainsa high-level of customer service focus, exhibiting expertise, courtesy, timeliness, and professionalism while interfacing with users and senior staff members in person, on the phone and/or email.
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Analytically inclined with attention to detail and accuracy and consistent follow-through to assure problems are resolved.
  • Ability to identify and articulate key information in an efficient and timely manner.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when handling situational occurrences.
  • Analyzes and recommends alternative solutions to meet customer needs.
  • Builds credibility and trust with customers and team members.
  • Identifies areas of opportunity to improve customer satisfaction.
  • Must have excellent multi-tasking and time management skills.
  • Supports the team process and participates on cross-functional teams.
  • Responsible for handling after-hours on call support (when necessary).
  • Answer phones and respond to emails in a timely manner.
  • Participate in special projects as required.


WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Cybersecurity Engineer must have:
Education: Bachelors degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.

Experience: 6+ years of overall demonstrated experience in IT, cybersecurity, information assurance or computer science.
Technical skills:

  • At least 2+ years Red Hat Linux engineering.
  • At least 2+ years Windows Server Administration/engineering
  • At least 2+ years of Forescout experience (Prefer Splunk and Elastic Search)
  • Apply DISA STIGs and use of SCAP/SCC Scans tools (4 years)
  • CCRI/CORA & RMF (Processes/Procedures/Documentation)
  • Some PowerShell, Python, BASH scripting - (Nice to have all)
  • TLS, SSL Certificates
  • Apache Kafka/Confluent - (Nice to have)
  • VMware ESXi Virtualization knowledge/experience
  • Storage experience (NetApp, SAN, etc.)
  • Excellent problem solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities, including understanding user requirements, troubleshooting technical issues, successfully resolving issues and challenges, and developing creative solutions for process improvement.
  • Dependability, in that the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve.
  • Must have customer service experience as this position will require candidate to engage with senior military and government leadership.
  • Must be able to present your ideas clearly through briefings, meetings, and interaction with leadership of different skill sets.
  • Excellent communication, documentation skills, strong organizational and collaborative skills, strong teamwork and engagement as a project team member, ability to assimilate information rapidly, motivated to self-study new requirements.
  • Maintain current industry knowledge of relevant concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Other duties may be assigned, directed, or requested.

Security clearance level: Active SECRET security clearance required and must be maintained.
US citizenship required
Certification/Role requirements: Must Possess the appropriate baseline certification(s) to achieve a minimum of DoW 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (i.e., CompTIA Security+ CE) prior to start. Will need to obtain an additional computing environment certification within six-months of hire based on position designation. (i.e., CEH, CCNA-Security, CND, etc.). Candidate may have further discussions with the programs Cyber Security Manager for more details. When 8140 requirements are implemented on program/contract, employees will need to conform to 8140 certification standards.

Location: Falls Church, VA.Three (3) days of onsite with up to two (2) days telework. Onboarding/transition in period requires on-site support up to 60 days. Work schedules are subject to change on direction by mission requirements from GDIT or USG leadership.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

#GDITPriority

#GECOS

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