Req ID: RQ188245
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Cyber Engineering
Skills:
Cybersecurity,Information Security,Security Engineering,System Security
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
Job Description:
Lead Security Engineer
Job Description Summary:
At GDIT we build cutting-edge applications that help the end user accomplish their mission. GDIT is your place. You make it your own. Bring your creativity to help us find simple solutions to complex problems. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you'll play an essential part in preparing our nation for the
future.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
Ensuring security technologies align and meet requirements.
Coordinate IT security engineering activities and program resources
Esure solutions meet the security architecture, and security design, and do not introduce risk.
Work with the Information Security Manager, technical and not technical staff, customers and corporate advisory boards to provide technical consultation and escalate or resolve security related issues.
Design IT and Cyber Security solutions as required, and act as technical / engineering lead for implementation of the solutions
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in technology, engineering, business, or a related technical discipline and 15+ years of experience.
Required skills and demonstrated experience:
Demonstrated experience using Splunk to ingest and analyze network data
Demonstrated experience in network vulnerability analysis and penetration testing with both open-source and commercial tools
Demonstrated experience providing in-depth holistic analysis of a technical threat to critical infrastructure by leveraging various data sources
Experience with audit records are collected and reviewed IAW ICS 500-27, Collection and Sharing of Audit Data
Demonstrated experience with the current infrastructure, business processes, policy, and adversary capabilities is key to producing accurate risk assessments
Demonstrated experience working complex data analysis, experience with analytical assessments of operational and technical data
Demonstrated experience with multiple operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and Mac OSX
Demonstrated experience with programming skills with scripting languages such as Perl, PowerShell, Python, and Bash
Demonstrated experience with system kernel level processing to detect and report on significant kernel events such as root kits, hooked functions, call tables, and data structures
Demonstrated experience performing documented user requirements and directing or assisting in the design of test plans in support of user requirements for software or IT systems
Demonstrated experience with analytics, writing, and briefing skills.
Demonstrated experience distilling information into documented and sourced products.
Demonstrated experience in analysis, targeting, or investigations.
Demonstrated experience with data identification, reduction, and analysis to detect suspicious data types, modified software and/or other malicious content
Demonstrated experience collaborating with multiple teams to accomplish objectives.
Demonstrated experience with attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple tasks to ensure deadlines are met
One or more of the following certifications is preferred
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Splunk Engineering Certification Training
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
ISACA Certified Information Security Manager
CCNA Cyber Ops
CompTIA Security+ CE [10/2026]
Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:
Demonstrated on-the-job experience with collaboration and outreach across multiple customer environments such as IT, Cyber, Security, and Operational
Demonstrated experience working with virtualization software and virtualized environments such as ESXi, VMWare, VirtualBox, and Hyper-V
Demonstrated experience with both static and dynamic malware analysis and the ability to conduct analysis of identified malicious software and code
Demonstrated experience working with debuggers and disassemblers such as OllyDbg, WinDbg, IDA Pro, and Binary Ninja
Demonstrated experience working closely and collegiately with Sponsor mission partners
Demonstrated experience with fostering and facilitating strategic partnerships across organizational boundaries to positively impact delivery
Demonstrated experience communicating complex technical topics to a non-technical audience
Demonstrated experience distilling complex issues into succinct problems, to recommend and impact solutions
Location: Hybrid, Richmond, VA (Work from home, but expected to be on site for customer meetings 2-3 days a week.)
Timeline: This posting is contingent, for a future program that is expected to start in March 2025.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
? Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
? 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
The likely salary range for this position is $140,899 - $189,750. 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.
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 30 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.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
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.
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