Endpoint Security Engineer

Overview

On Site
USD 146,536.00 - 155,250.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Information Security
Geospatial Analysis
Endpoint Protection
Computer Hardware
Research
Design Analysis
Testing
Art
Policy Administration
Database Administration
Security Management
Reporting
Documentation
Security Clearance
PASS
Computer Science
Cyber Security
HBSS
Microsoft
DoD
Network Design
Strategic Planning
Status Reports
Management
Linux
Microsoft Windows
Active Directory
VMware
Virtualization
Telecommuting
Marketing Operations
Taxes
Apache Flex
Military
Insurance
Professional Services
Innovation
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning (ML)
Cloud Computing
Application Development

Job Details

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Information Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Cybersecurity, Host Based Security System (HBSS), Linux
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
ship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

GDIT has an exciting opportunity as subcontractor within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in support of the customer's GEOINT mission. The Endpoint Security Engineer will support our Intelligence Community customer's various endpoint security platforms. Position requires a TS/SCI clearance to be eligible for hire; with the ability to successfully pass a Government polygraph as a post-hire requirement.

Responsibilities:
  • Implement and apply technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from malicious attack, damage, or unauthorized access.
  • Provide engineering and sustainment support for the various endpoint security solutions.
  • Establish computing environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation, and defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards.
  • Provide specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
  • Configure and install various security products utilizing Linux OS.
  • Work with both the software vendor and the customer to research, analyze, and implement enterprise-wide security solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives
  • Assist with design, analysis, testing and implementation of state-of-the-art secure architectures
  • Oversee security infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, and advanced configuration (policy management, database administration and security management tools)
  • Oversee the reporting, documentation and investigation of all security related incidents; lead the development and implementation of corrective measures

Qualifications

Required:
  • TS/SCI clearance (current). As a post-hire requirement, selected candidate must be able to successfully pass and maintain a Government polygraph.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certified (current)
  • Must obtain a CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 6 months of hire date
  • Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Computer Science or related field) and ten (10) years of technical experience in Cyber Security. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Working knowledge of maintaining Enterprise Cyber Security Engineering requirements utilizing all or some of the following tools: HBSS, Carbon Black Response/Protection, Microsoft ATA, Tanium
  • Strong working knowledge of administering applications in a Linux environment
  • Experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a high-paced, diverse environment
  • Understanding of and experience with the DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions
  • Experience in providing status reports and products to senior management and customers
  • Experience with plans, designs, and evaluations of security systems and architectures

Desired:
  • CSSP Infrastructure Support certification
  • Any Linux related certifications
  • Windows Enterprise Active Directory (AD) architecture and VMWare virtualization

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

The likely salary range for this position is $146,536 - $155,250. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA MO St. Louis

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
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 50 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.

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