Information Protection Engineer

Information Protection Engineer

GDIT is seeking an experienced Information Protection Engineer to support the Defense Enterprise Office Solution (DEOS) Cloud Service Offering. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining Information Protection capabilities for Department of Defense missions. This position is a combination of remote (20%) and onsite (80%) support at either Fort Meade, MD or Chantilly, VA. 

The ideal candidate is a technical leader with expertise in Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Microsoft Graph API, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Sensitivity Labeling, and Records Management. The engineer will work independently and collaboratively to deliver highly available, secure, and scalable solutions.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Design, implement, document, and maintain enterprise information protection solutions.
• Manage highly available and secure enterprise IT systems supporting mission-critical operations.
• Develop and manage sensitivity labels, label policies, classification policies, auto-labeling policies, and protection configurations.
• Implement and maintain Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies across Microsoft 365 and supported endpoints.
• Monitor Purview policy effectiveness and develop recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell automation supporting Purview administration, configuration management, reporting, compliance operations, and troubleshooting.
• Develop solutions using Microsoft Graph API and REST APIs to automate administrative and operational processes.
• Create scripts and tooling for repeatable deployment and validation of information protection configurations.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement third-party security information protection tools to expand upon native Microsoft Purview capabilities.
• Participate in technical meetings with government customers, civilian personnel, and contractor teams.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Application Developer Sr Principal must have:

● Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

● Experience: 8+ years of related experience

● Technical skills:

Certification

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Required

Cloud & Identity

• Microsoft 365 (M365) administration and services
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory)

 Information Protection

• Sensitivity Labels
• Auto-Labeling Policies
• Data Classification
• Data Loss Prevention
• Records Management
• Data Lifecycle Management
• eDiscovery
• Purview Auditing

• Experience in Cloud, Azure, MS Office 365 support IL5 or IL6 environments
• Ability to analyze capability gaps and recommend 3rd party solutions
• Familiar with O365 related API endpoints and PowerShell Modules
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, growth-focused environment

 Desired Technical Skills

• Experience solutioning for tenants residing in GCC-H or DOD environments
• Testing, QA, or defect-reporting experience with cloud services
• Experience with Agile lifecycle and software development
• [Security+ CE or equivalent] and Microsoft Power Platform or M365 certifications

● Security clearance level: Active DoD Secret Required

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

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.