Cyber Security Project Engineer - TS/SCI w/PolygraphGeneral Dynamics Information Technology • Virginia, Minnesota, United States
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Cyber Security Project Engineer - TS/SCI w/Polygraph
General Dynamics Information Technology
- Virginia, Minnesota, United States
- Virginia, Minnesota, United States
About
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cyber Security Project Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Cyber Security Project Engineer joining our highly skilled team to be a premier provider of cyber security services to the customer. We provide consummate cyber security risk management “as a service” platform across multiple fabrics and centers. We have responsibility to ensure operational IT capabilities provide the client with necessary timeliness, accuracy and security of information demanded from all our highly professional roles. Be the change, lead our change – join us!
HOW A CYBER SECURITY PROJECT ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT The Cyber Security Project Engineer is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and responding to security incidents across enterprise and cloud environments. This role involves intrusion analysis, forensic collection, malware investigation, and coordination with cyber defense teams to mitigate threats and strengthen the organization’s security posture.
Incident Response & Coordination
Lead and support enterprise-wide incident response activities.
Coordinate incident response functions within cloud environments.
Produce after‑action reviews and incident reports for technical and non‑technical audiences.
Threat Detection & Analysis
Collect and analyze intrusion artifacts to support mitigation efforts.
Receive, triage, and investigate network alerts from multiple sources.
Monitor external threat intelligence to assess potential enterprise impact.
Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting.
Forensics & Evidence Handling
Conduct initial, forensically sound image collection and analysis.
Preserve evidence integrity in accordance with standards and procedures.
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
Develop and publish cyber defense techniques, guidance, and incident findings.
Contribute to enterprise knowledge bases and security best practices.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Education : Bachelors (Computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline)
Required Experience : 8+ yrs
Required Technical Skills :
Incident Response & Cyber Defense
Incident response methodologies, categories, and timelines.
Cyber defense policies and procedures.
Ability to perform damage assessments and determine remediation paths.
Threat Detection & Intrusion Analysis
Intrusion detection methodologies for host and network environments.
Experience using security event correlation tools.
Understanding of attack classes, attack stages, and adversary behaviors.
Malware & Vulnerability Analysis
Malware analysis concepts and containment techniques.
Ability to identify, capture, contain, and report malware.
Skill in recognizing and categorizing vulnerabilities and associated attacks.
Network & System Security
Knowledge of network security architecture, topology, and communication principles.
Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, directory services).
Familiarity with network services, interactions, and secure communications.
Knowledge of system administration, OS hardening, and application security threats.
Cloud Security
Understanding of cloud service models and how they affect incident response capabilities.
Security Clearance Level : TS/SCI with active polygraph
Required Certifications : One of - CEH(P, ECIH, GRID, RCCE Level 1, CBROPS, CCSP, CEH, Cloud+, FITSP-O, GCED, GCIH, GSEC, PenTest+, Security+
Preferred Certifications : Board certified in relevant security programs (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, NCSF, CAP); Professional certifications in cloud technologies – Amazon and Microsoft Azure; Understanding of FISMA
Location : McLean, VA - On Customer Site
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
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Languages
- English
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