Cyber Security Engineer

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 cyber compliance

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
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

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The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. 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.

Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

DEU Wiesbaden - Wiesbaden Army Airfield (APC180)

Additional Work Locations:

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. 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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