Cybersecurity Engineer

Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management Job Qualifications: Skills: Computer Security, Information System Security, System SecurityCertifications: NoneExperience: 3 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as Cybersecurity Engineer at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government. The Advana team is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join their program. Advana is the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s (CDAO) enterprise-wide, multi-domain data, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) platform that provides all DoW military and civilian decision makers, analysts, and builders with unprecedented access to enterprise data, tools, and capabilities. Cybersecurity Engineer Implements cybersecurity architecture, defensive monitoring capabilities, and enclave-specific protections supporting Advana operations across Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret domains powering mission execution for Combatant Commands, Joint Staff elements, and strategic decision makers. Deploys and configures NIST SP 800-53 security controls, identity and access management services, continuous monitoring sensors, Zero Trust enforcement mechanisms, and cross-domain cybersecurity components consistent with DoD cybersecurity directives and CDAO governance. Conducts recurring vulnerability assessments, penetration-test follow-up activities, and automated scanning operations using platforms such as Nessus, ACAS, Splunk Enterprise Security, Elastic Security, and cloud-native threat-detection tools to identify, analyze, and remediate configuration weaknesses across Advana cloud, data, and application ecosystems. Supports incident response operations by performing log analysis, event correlation, triage actions, and threat-hunting tasks within multi-classification environments, producing technical findings, mitigation actions, and post-incident reports for enterprise leadership. Develops and maintains cybersecurity documentation, Body-of-Evidence artifacts, system security plans, standard operating procedures, and RMF compliance updates required for Authorizing Official review. Collaborates with DevSecOps, infrastructure, and platform engineering teams to integrate secure coding practices, encryption configurations, automated guardrails, and enclave boundary protections. Strengthens operational resilience by monitoring emergent threats, validating countermeasures, and contributing technical recommendations that advance Advana cybersecurity maturity and mission readiness. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED ● Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree ● Experience: 3+ years of related experience ● Certification: IAT III (CompTIA CASP+ CE, ISC² CISSP (or Associate), GIAC GCED, GIAC GCIH, or Cisco CCNP Security) ● Security clearance level: TS/SCI GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. ● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities ● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals ● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off ● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters. The likely salary range for this position is $147,292 - $199,278. 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: Remote Work Location: USA VA Falls Church 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. Our Identity Verification Process: As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work: 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 26,000 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. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans