GDIT is looking for a Cyber Security Engineer. This position supports a Civilian Agency Cyber Security Operations Center (SOC) organization protecting the network security of tens of thousands of users. The Intermediate Sensor Maintenance Engineer requires the ability to:
- Provide the technical expertise required to modify (upgrade) and/or replace existing SOC Firepower/Sourcefire IDS monitoring devices as needed.
- Install, maintain, monitor and troubleshoot IDS sensor devices.
- Maintain configuration control of all signatures and test them before being deployed in the operational environment.
- Evaluate and test all upgrades and patches prior to deployment in production.
- Identify requirements for additional sensor locations which will enhance the situational awareness capability.
- Coordinate and assist local personnel in the installation of network intrusion detection systems.
- Support the DOT in the preparation of site coordination reports for each installation.
- Develop IDS Life Cycle Plan (LCM) for all IDS, including support with testing of new IDS systems.
- Lead configuration management and develop processes to track system and signature changes.
- Lead deployment planning and implementation tasks.
- Any other duties as requested by the Contracting Officer Representative and SOC management.
Qualities/Additional info: Intermediate Sensor Maintenance Engineer should be a proven team player with excellent oral and written communications skills, and a fine attention to detail. He/she should also be a self- starter, capable of working on projects independently, if required. Extremely effective oral and written communications skills are necessary to present strategy and status information to the client in both formal and informal review settings. Frequent interaction with government client is required. Occasional local travel. Infrequent (<5%) local travel, infrequent (<5%) long distance travel.
Job Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information systems.
OR
- Minimum six (6) years of relevant professional experience.
Experience:
- Minimum three (3) years’ experience of managing an IDS tool.
- Experience with writing custom signature for IDS.
Level of Clearance Required: Department of Defense Secret
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Location: USA VA Leesburg (Hybrid)
Time-type: Full time
