Cybersecurity (SIEM/EDR) Systems Administrator

Location

Tampa, FL (onsite)

Salary

USD 102,000 - 138,000 per yearly

Experience & Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of related experience
• Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification

Responsibilities

• Partner with cybersecurity stakeholders to design and implement optimized configurations for SIEM, EDR, and Comply-to-Connect NAC
• Tune SIEM alert rules, correlation searches, and detection logic to meet security requirements and organizational goals
• Deploy new SIEM instances, including clustered deployments and app installations
• Adjust EDR policies, rulesets, and scanning parameters to improve endpoint visibility and threat detection
• Configure Comply-to-Connect NAC policies to enforce posture and reduce risks from unauthorized devices
• Maintain Linux environment, including editing Splunk configuration files and apps
• Collaborate with the Cybersecurity Engineering team and end users to gather requirements, troubleshoot, and assist in creating Splunk searches and dashboards
• Integrate cyber tools with a variety of legacy data sources
• Perform routine maintenance such as updates, patches, and performance tuning to ensure reliability
• Provide timely support for SIEM, EDR, C2C, and SOAR incidents, coordinating with vendors or higher-level support as needed
• Conduct regular system audits and health checks to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, implementing corrective actions
• Occasionally present tool capabilities to leadership
• Develop and enforce configuration standards, security policies, and operational procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices
• Monitor policy compliance through audits and assessments, addressing deviations or gaps
• Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to streamline regulatory efforts and demonstrate adherence to security standards
• Integrate cybersecurity systems with other security controls, data sources, and IT components to form a cohesive security ecosystem
• Develop and maintain automation scripts, playbooks, and workflows within the SOAR platform to automate tasks and improve incident response
• Pursue opportunities for innovation through automation, orchestration, and integration with emerging technologies
• Provide training and document processes to empower internal teams to use cybersecurity systems effectively
• Share expertise and best practices with colleagues to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing

Technologies

• Splunk
• Comply-to-Connect (C2C)
• SOAR platforms
• Linux
• SIEM
• EDR

Benefits

• 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

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Advance your career while impacting national security in cyber operations as an Information Cybersecurity Systems Administrator at GDIT. This role offers multiple paths for growth within federal cyber missions and operations across government programs. In this position you will deliver cyber technical support for Cyber Operations Security Operations Center (CSOC), configuring, tuning, optimizing, and maintaining key security infrastructure to protect digital assets from evolving threats. You will oversee the operation and maintenance of essential security controls and services as part of a broader defensive program.

Work Requirements

• Years of Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• Certification: CompTIA Security+ CE
• Travel Required: Less than 10%
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans