Cybersecurity Engineer Sr Principal

As a GDIT Senior Cyber Program Analyst, the work youll do will be impactful to the mission of our Federal, Intelligence and Defense customers. You will provide deep technical expertise, guidance, and leadership across enterprise-scale cybersecurity initiatives. The Senior Cyber Program Analyst will serve as the trusted advisor for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure systems, networks, applications in alignment with DoW Zero Trust security strategy. You will bring strong mix of technical proficiency, strategic thinking, and communication skills to work effectively with DoW sponsors/clients, management/leadership, and technical teams., * Leading the design, development, and operation of Zero Trust security solutions.

• Ensuring alignment of designs with customer requirements and DoW Zero Trust Execution Roadmap.
• Researching and evaluating new technologies to identify opportunities for security enhancements.
• Leading the development and fielding of secure network solutions to protect against advanced persistent threats.
• Analyzing security systems and seeking continuous improvements.
• Ensuring adherence to industry best practices and security standards.
• Collaborating with other teams, including network and hardware teams, to ensure security is integrated into the overall system.
• Briefing client leadership on design decisions and system operations
• Effectively assess technologies to meet customer and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s Degree (additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Active SECRET clearance
• Knowledge of DoW Zero Trust requirements, as defined in the DoW Zero Trust Execution Roadmap
• Experience in DoW environment with knowledge of computer and network security concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience implementing security tools and understanding methodologies for Zero Trust capabilities such as EDR, UEM/MDM, ICAM, network access control, micro-segmentation, data protection, and data tagging.
• Experience integrating solutions with SIEM/SOAR tools for cyber security monitoring and automated response.
• Experience configuring and securing Linux, Windows, and UNIX systems.
• Experience deploying and managing infrastructure and VM workloads in the cloud (at least one of AWS, Azure, or Google)
• Experience with implementing network scanning and automation tools, such as Tenable, Remedy, OSCAP, Ansible, etc.
• Knowledge of encryption algorithms and best practices.
• Experience with ethical hacking techniques to identify vulnerabilities in systems.
• Ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and solve complex problems.
• Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Up to date with the latest security threats and technologies.
• Ability to adjust to changing circumstances and new technologies.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to prioritize and drive outcomes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Federal and Department of War customers desired.

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