Cyber Security Engineer

Type of Requisition : Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain : Top Secret

Public Trust / Other Required : Other

Job Family : Information Security

We are GDIT, supporting and securing complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. We are seeking a skilled Cyber Security Engineer who will take charge of designing, testing, and deploying security systems, with a focus on firewalls and proxy devices. Your responsibilities will include :

• Executing firewall rule changes through a structured process of request analysis, security recommendations, change control documentation, and obtaining necessary approvals.
• Facilitating the planning and implementation of system security measures, reviewing firewall rules, and conducting security risk analyses.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting firewall and network application issues to determine root causes and recommend solutions.
• Managing vendor tickets, information gathering, and troubleshooting platform issues as needed.
• Planning, documenting, and executing hardware and software refresh cycles for Palo Alto perimeter devices.
• Conducting periodic reviews and audits of firewall rule sets to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Exhibiting proficiency with Linux and command line interfaces for firewall management.
• Creating and maintaining standard operating procedures for new and existing perimeter hardware and software.
• Participating actively in weekly teleconferences, onsite meetings, and working groups relevant to the evolving security landscape.
• Supporting outbound email traffic and DNS inspections through the E3 Einstein security suite (DHS).
• Configuring and managing DMZ zones for server farms handling agency traffic through Vsys on Palo Alto firewalls.
• Deploying Zscaler Security Services via Zscaler Fedramp Cloud.
• Performing traffic analysis using Wireshark and Tcpdump, and leveraging Splunk for network and security traffic analysis.
• Maintaining the Cyber Security Operations Security Tool Suite, including Splunk, Redseal, Gateways, Proxy, Log Servers, etc.
• Developing both high-level and detailed network diagrams using Visio.
• Implementing application / content ID and URL filtering on next-generation Palo Alto firewalls in line with departmental policies.
• Conducting log analysis utilizing Python programming and Linux GREP commands.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES :

CERTIFICATIONS (one required) :

Required : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Cyber Engineering, with 8+ years of experience in Information Security.

COVID-19 Vaccination : GDIT does not impose a vaccination mandate across all roles. However, depending on federal contractor mandates and customer site requirements, employees in certain positions may need to be fully vaccinated.

Join GDIT, where our dedicated team tackles some of the most challenging government, defense, and intelligence projects. Together, we deliver transformative technology solutions that are essential for the safety and security of today, while paving the way for a smarter tomorrow.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.