Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.
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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Work Requirements
Years of Experience
8 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Certification
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
Travel Required
Less than 10%
Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required