This hybrid role in Bossier City, Louisiana supports the U.S. Department of State through hands-on security engineering, oversight of key security tooling, and active participation in risk management and incident response.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and supervise security tools such as Tenable, Splunk, McAfee, and related solutions.
- Review, test, recommend, coordinate, monitor, and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and systems, including infrastructure and access management for hardware, firmware, and software.
- Ensure security plans, controls, standards, and procedures align with established cybersecurity standards.
- Identify security risks and exposures, determine causes of violations, and propose mitigations to prevent recurrence and strengthen defenses.
- Develop procedures for cybersecurity risk assessments, compliance audits, and evaluation/testing of hardware, firmware and software for potential security impact; investigate and resolve incidents such as intrusions or leaks.
- Triages security events and coordinates with Incident Management, IT operations, network engineering, and application teams.
- Diagnose and analyze problems using historical data to isolate root causes.
- Participate in security engineering, system configuration validation, hardening, and assessment of classified information systems.
- Support security posture assessments and stay current on cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
- Develop, integrate, and maintain security toolsets while keeping management informed of recurring issues and trends.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of Tenable experience.
- 5+ years with endpoint protection software (examples include Symantec, McAfee, or CrowdStrike).
- 2+ years of Splunk experience.
- Experience with or the ability to learn ticketing and reporting processes.
- Familiarity with Linux and Windows environments or the ability to learn them.
- CompTIA Security+ Certification required or obtainable within 90 days of hire.
Technologies
- Tenable
- Splunk
- McAfee
- Symantec
- CrowdStrike
Benefits
- Growth: AI-powered career tool identifying potential career steps and learning opportunities.
- Support: Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay, and paid time off.
- Community: A recognized culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.
Work Requirements
- Years of Experience: 5+ years of related experience; may vary with training, certifications, or degree.
- Certification: CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent.
- Travel: Less than 10% travel required.
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required.
Salary and Benefits Information
The anticipated annual salary range is $88,130 to $115,000. Compensation is determined by experience, location, and contractual needs and may fall outside this range. Information about total rewards and benefits is available for review.
Identity Verification Process
During the hiring process, an identity verification step using biometric and artificial intelligence tools may be employed to confirm authenticity and reduce fraud. Virtual interviews may require on-camera presence, and you may be asked to provide biometric data for verification purposes.
About Our Work
General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services organization delivering mission-focused capabilities to U.S. government, defense, and intelligence communities. With thousands of experts, the company operates across more than 50 countries, offering competencies in digital modernization, AI and machine learning, cloud, cyber, and application development.
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