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General Dynamics Information Technology · 1 day ago

Network Security Engineer (Splunk) - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$162K/yr - $218K/yr

8+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to the U.S. government and defense sectors. They are seeking a Network Security Engineer to support customer activities, ensuring cybersecurity for critical infrastructure and collaborating with project teams on network architecture and technology deployment.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Communicate with team leaders and senior leadership, assess changes, and rapidly change direction in support of new and/or changing program requirements

Identify risks to the critical infrastructure of the customer to protect against cyber threats from foreign states, hackers, and internal sources

Utilize operations technology knowledge to integrate cybersecurity tools to identify, detect, protect, respond, and recover from cybersecurity events

Serve as a customer facing expert in intrusion detection and prevention systems, network detection and response, packet capture, and/or other tools, supporting them to achieve success with the technology for their overall cybersecurity efforts

Collaborate with project teams on their network architecture, sensor placement, and planning activities for the deployment of new technology

Analyze and help maintain a process to coordinate improvements to the cyber security of critical infrastructure in a collaborative process with critical infrastructure owners to determine if current cyber security requirements are sufficient given current and projected risks

Qualification

Splunk Enterprise SecurityNetwork Security ArchitectureRisk AssessmentsIndustrial Control SystemSCADACISSPCCNPCCSPLinuxPythonShell ScriptingAnalytical SkillsTechnical WritingProblem-Solving

Required

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance level must currently possess

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance level must be able to obtain

8+ years of related experience

US Citizenship required

Education: Bachelors (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or closely related discipline)

Demonstrated experience working in Network Defense, Network Security Architecture, and Networking Technology (various devices and vendors)

Experience designing to a broad range of policy, standards and common risk management methodologies - for example, NIST, ISO 27001/27002, PCI/DSS, COBIT, ITIL, ISO 2000, etc

Demonstrated experience with Splunk, SIEM, and network data analytics

Knowledge of IT and OT protocols, IP networks, OSI model, and other protocols utilized by the customer

Possess good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, strong technical and analytical abilities, and strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to identify new technologies, assess their technical and performance characteristics, as well as utilize proficiency in risk assessment methodologies

Ability to create complex system designs, resolve engineering problems, and propose preventive strategies

Ability to write technical documents addressing complex, sensitive issues

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to analyze Information System (IS) test results and suggest compensating controls for meeting IS security requirements

Preferred

Linux (command line) experience (minimum of intermediate skill/experience), CENTOS, scripting languages (python, shell, etc.)

On-premises and Cloud software solutions for enterprise

Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraph

Cyber security certification in one or more of the following: CISSP, CCNP, CCSP

Benefits

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

A variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

A vision plan

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

Full flex work weeks where possible

A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees