Cyber Security Project Engineer

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nations safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

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

WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• Experience: 10+ years
• Required skills:
  • Experience serving as an ISSM, ISSO, ISSE.
  • Strong background in systems security practices, policies, regulations, and guidelines.
  • Experience in system design and implementation with emphasis on cybersecurity principles, issues, and technologies.
  • Professional experience in IT, information assurance, and information security roles.
  • Experience with Non-Title 50 (NT-50) information systems and Enterprise/IC networks.
  • Ability to write and review complex technical documents addressing system design and security controls.
  • Proven ability to organize, plan, and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex technical information.
  • Experience with the full Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle.
• Security clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Desired skills:
  • Experience with the clients enterprise networks, systems, policies, and cybersecurity guidance.
  • Experience with security protocols, tools, and software.
  • Background in developing and implementing information, physical, and protective security policies.
  • Familiarity with system design and cybersecurity technologies.
  • Ability to assess emerging technologies for security implications.
  • Demonstrated leadership, independence, teamwork, and adaptability to changing priorities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience with the clients Project Management Framework and RMF.
  • Experience consulting and interpreting security policy across clients and partner organizations.
  • Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CEH, Security+, Network+, CCNA, CCSP, AWS).
• Location: McLean, VA (On Customer Site)
• Work schedule: M-F, 8 hrs per day, with coverage at least between 8am-2pm
• **US Citizenship Required

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

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.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.