Job Description

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cybersecurity, Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server, Splunk

Certifications:

Experience:

2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Own your career as a Cyber Engineer - Splunk at GDIT. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong lines of cyber defense using cutting-edge technologies. Your work in cyber security at GDIT will have an impact on securing our clients’ missions and ensuring we anticipate the threats of tomorrow. The Cyber Engineer - Splunk is responsible for coordinating with the system architecture, engineering, and administration teams to improve system monitoring and security automation features. 

As a Cyber Engineer - Splunk supporting GDIT's Technology Shared Services (TSS) Cyber Engineering team, your skills will be leveraged to support multiple customers within the GDIT portfolio. TSS supports more than 135 government programs with IT service delivery in cloud, cyber, artificial intelligence, application development and service desk operations.

GDIT is committed to fostering economic growth and prosperity in Louisiana, with established operations in multiple locations throughout the state, including facilities in New Orleans, Natchitoches, and our Integrated Technology Center in Bossier City, LA.This position offers the flexibility to work 100% remotely from anywhere within the state of Louisiana.

**This is a pipeline requisition for future openings.

HOW A CYBER ENGINEER - SPLUNK WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:  

• Supports capacity and performance analysis and provides system configuration change and upgrade recommendations.
• Improves system administrator efficiency and accuracy via the use of automated tools and scripts, supports evolution of system administrator procedures, and provides content in support of system administrator training.
• Ensures system security and executes practices and procedures.
• Supports troubleshooting of system related problems. Performs database design and software development as required.
• Able to perform direct and advisory roles in oversight, planning and implementation of projects and initiatives.
• Advise management and team members of risks associated with technologies and implementation approaches and identify methods of risk mitigation.
• Support problem resolution and identify process improvements.
• Interface as needed at multiple levels of management, providing information, and thought leadership in technical areas.
• Implement automation orchestration to replace repetitive tasks which are being conducted manually
• Assist in the O&M of other security too
• Developing advanced dashboards, data models, reports, and performance optimization.
• Designing and customizing complex search queries and promoting advanced searching, forensics, and analytics.
• Developing and documenting configuration standards, policies, and procedures for operating, managing, and ensuring the security of system infrastructure.
• Participating in incident, problem, and change management processes.
• Planning and directing upgrades and system enhancements.
• Developing and implementing testing strategies and documenting results.
• Developing documentation on new or existing systems.
• Providing system/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance.
• Serving as liaison with clients, participating in meetings to ensure client needs are met.
• Communicating with customers and teammates clearly and concisely.
• Support automation management and security of container-based workloads via scripting and tools
• Provide recommendations for improvement across the enterprise as well as migration strategies from legacy to containerized and automated platforms

 WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: BA/BS or equivalent years of experience
• Required Experience:
  • 2+ years of related systems engineering experience - primarily in a government environment, dealing with business critical, high availability systems; Red Hat Linux experience in an enterprise environment; Splunk experience OR 5+ years of related experience for senior-level role
  • Security+ CE or other 8570 IAT level II certification

• Required Technical Skills:
  • Linux, Splunk, or other relevant certifications to the position
  • Experience developing coding/scripting to build required automation and tools (using Ansible, Ruby, Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, etc.)
  • Experience supporting production systems using Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices
  • Experience with DevSecOps concepts, tools and automation skills
  • Familiarity with industry standard host-based security systems (HBSS) and Assured Compliance Assessment Solutions (ACAS)
  • Experience working with Gitlab for SDLC (CI/CD) functionality
  • Knowledge of various network vulnerability scanning platforms (Nessus, etc.)
  • Knowledge of Networking and Network Security
  • Knowledge of current IT security best practices
  • Knowledge of system administration, networking, and operating system hardening techniques
  • Mixed operating systems experience: (Linux, Windows)
  • Kubernetes or similar technology familiarity
  • Experience troubleshooting issues related to storage

• Preferred Skills:
  • Experience configuring and utilizing monitoring/logging and security analysis solutions
  • Strength in multitasking and prioritization in order to meet periodically changing deadlines
  • Self-starting and able to drive projects to completion in a fast moving environment
  • Solid communications skills, both written and verbal. Able to create, discuss and explain technical documentation.
  • Development of documentation for engineering from requirements and architectural designs, and diagrams.
  • Experience of designing and implementing highly available solutions.
  • Ensure data integrity by evaluating, proposing, implementing and managing software and hardware solutions.
  • Recommend and implement system enhancements that improved the performance, security, and reliability of the system

• Location: Remote in Louisiana. Must be a Louisiana resident or willing to become a resident within 60 days of hire, and work remotely from Louisiana.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 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

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

T elecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

USA LA Home Office (LAHOME)

Additional Work Locations:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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