General Dynamics Information Technology ยท 5 days ago
Network Cybersecurity Engineer (Palo/Cisco)
Falls Church, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$136K/yr - $184K/yr
5+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to major agencies across the U.S. government. They are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer Senior to defend their enterprise and support cyber missions, utilizing advanced security tools and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and protect critical systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Administer, configure, and optimize Cisco ASA/FTD firewalls, Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC), and Palo Alto Networks NGFWs for perimeter defense, VPN enforcement, and secure segmentation
Deploy, configure, and operate cloud-native security services including AWS Security Hub, Inspector, GuardDuty, and CloudTrail, integrating with SIEMs and automated workflows for real-time risk management
Support container and Kubernetes security through secure image baselining, runtime monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and policy enforcement across hybrid and cloud environments
Perform AI/ML and RAG security assessments, ensuring responsible use of AI by evaluating data exposure risks, model integrity, and secure API integration
Design, implement, and enforce firewall policies, intrusion prevention rules, and threat signatures to block malicious traffic, secure remote access, and defend against APTs and insider threats
Conduct proactive network and cyber defense operations, including traffic inspection, packet capture analysis, and dynamic threat hunting
Operate and tune Splunk SIEM for log aggregation, correlation, and advanced analytics; integrate with threat intelligence for faster incident triage
Deploy and manage CrowdStrike Falcon EDR for endpoint protection and Qualys for vulnerability scanning, remediation, and compliance validation
Execute real-time monitoring, alert triage, and escalation through SOC operations to detect, contain, and respond to cyber incidents
Lead and support incident response efforts, including forensic analysis, threat containment, system recovery, and after-action reviews
Maintain and validate System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and firewall/network documentation aligned with compliance and operational requirements
Collaborate with program teams to adapt security controls and firewall policies to dynamic research labs, development networks, and production environments
Drive continuous improvement through automation of firewall policies, cloud security posture management (CSPM), and vulnerability remediation workflows
Contribute to modernization initiatives across identity and access management, encryption, logging, cloud-native defense, and AI/ML governance to ensure resilience and compliance
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Experience: 5+ years of related experience
US Person
Technical skills: Advanced Technical Skills in Firewalls, Cloud Native Security Services, Hardening, and Encryption
Role requirements: Hybrid with the ability to Travel to Falls Church, VA and/or when required to support other engagements
Preferred
Secret clearance or higher
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
Full flex work weeks
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
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
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