Zero Trust Security Solutions SME

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Zero Trust Security Solutions Subject Matter Expert and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Zero Trust Security Solutions SME, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of supporting infrastructure security on the CITS contract for USCENTCOM. You will play a crucial role in leading the design, deployment, and optimization of advanced security solutions across USCENTCOM’s network enclaves, aligned with Zero Trust principles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage advanced security solutions, including endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools such as Trellix HX, ENS, and XDR.
• Implement and manage user activity monitoring (UAM) tools with user/entity behavioral analytics (UEBA) capabilities, such as Fortinet or Forescout, to detect and respond to anomalous user behavior.
• Deploy and optimize Splunk SOAR, SIEM, and UBA solutions to enhance security operations and incident response capabilities.
• Conduct security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend Zero Trust-aligned mitigations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to design and implement infrastructure solutions that incorporate Zero Trust principles.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and frameworks.
• Build, deploy, and maintain security applications and integrations with existing systems.
• Install critical system patches and perform system upgrades for security infrastructure.
• Interact with end-users to understand and evaluate functional requirements related to security solutions.
• Interface with third-party vendors for troubleshooting and support of security tools (e.g., Trellix, Splunk, Fortinet, Forescout).
• Maintain system documentation and prepare process guides for security administration tasks.
• Support projects to enhance operational efficiency and security.
• Track and escalate problems at the appropriate priority level.
• Produce management reports and informational packets to support process improvements within the security space.
• Provide expert-level guidance and mentorship to junior security engineers and administrators.
• Stay current with emerging security technologies and trends to continuously improve the organization’s security posture.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer Sr Principal must have:

• Certification:
  • Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CEH, CASP).
  • Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience
• Technical skills:
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture and solutions engineering, with a focus on Zero Trust principles.
  • Hands-on experience deploying and managing Trellix HX, ENS, and XDR solutions.
  • Expertise in implementing and managing Splunk SOAR, SIEM, and UBA platforms.
  • Proficiency in deploying and managing user activity monitoring (UAM) tools with UEBA capabilities, such as Fortinet or Forescout.
  • Strong knowledge of DoD cybersecurity standards and frameworks.
  • Familiarity with advanced security technologies, including intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and threat intelligence platforms.
  • Understanding of Certificate Lifecycle Management.
  • Ability to prepare comprehensive documentation for systems administration tasks.
• Preferred Skills:
  • Trellix Certified Professional
  • Splunk Core Certified Power User
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies and will provide expert guidance to enhance the organization’s security posture.
  • Experience with USCENTCOM and familiarity with its mission.
  • Experience working in cross-functional IT teams and projects.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell) for automation tasks related to security.
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements:
  • System performance tuning and optimization of security infrastructure.
  • Review and preparation of comprehensive documentation for systems administration tasks related to security.
  • Support cross-functional IT teams and projects focused on Zero Trust implementation.

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, competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin | Splunk - Splunk

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required