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General Dynamics Information Technology · 11 hours ago

Senior Cyber Engineer: Tools and Infrastructure

USA WA Vancouver

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$128K/yr - $172K/yr

5+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to support the application-level administration of critical systems used by the Office of Cybersecurity Systems. The role focuses on the efficient operation, maintenance, and enhancement of digital forensic and cybersecurity toolsets vital to the mission of their Federal Customer.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Administer and maintain specialized forensic tools and infrastructure, including Forensics Toolkit (FTK), Magnet Axiom Cyber, FREDs physical systems, and other essential software components used in high-stakes environments

Implement application-level patches to protect systems from vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with organizational security requirements

Conduct routine maintenance activities to prevent downtime and enable operational stability across analysis servers and forensic tools

Perform regular account administration for users to facilitate proper access control

Collaborate with OCS teams to ensure user roles align with operational and compliance standards

Apply configuration changes tailored to specific tools (e.g., ExtraHop, Cellebrite, Splunk, and Palo Alto XSOAR) as needed to meet performance benchmarks or add new functionalities

Undertake customization and tuning efforts to address emerging operational challenges in the organization’s forensic and security environments

Drive the deployment of new systemic functionalities, such as the rollout of Magnet Axiom Cyber, ensuring robust integration into the existing infrastructure

Assist in identifying and implementing new tools to strengthen investigative and analytic capabilities

Serve as a point of contact for troubleshooting escalated issues across the toolset environment and ensure timely resolution of problems

Collaborate with other IT, security, and forensic specialists to align tool management strategies with broader organizational goals

Qualification

Cybersecurity OperationsForensic ToolsInformation Technology SecuritySystem SecurityAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Required

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role, managing and maintaining both forensic and cybersecurity tools

Demonstrable experience in deploying and managing Magnet Axiom Cyber or similar platforms in forensic investigations

Proven track record of implementing application-level configurations and patching in a secure and documented manner

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Ability to adapt and respond to fast-changing cybersecurity threats and forensic demands

Preferred

Certifications in relevant technologies such as Splunk Certified Architect, Cellebrite Certified Examiner (CCE), or Palo Alto certifications

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 where possible

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

GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees

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