Lead Cybersecurity Engineer – Datacenter Migration/Modernization

Lead Cybersecurity Engineer – Datacenter Migration/Modernization

Job Profile Summary: 

Job Description: 

Summary:

We are seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to oversee all cybersecurity aspects of the migration and modernization of DoD data centers in Europe. This includes ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity requirements, managing risk, and integrating security technologies into designs and migration activities. The Lead Cybersecurity Engineer will coordinate with systems, network, and application teams to ensure that all migration activities maintain security posture and regulatory compliance.

Core Role Responsibilities:

• Lead security planning and risk assessment for migration events.
• Manage RMF processes, NIST 800-53 control compliance, and cyber change requests.
• Oversee updates to cyber authorization packages and security documentation.
• Direct the work of cybersecurity engineers and tool specialists.
• Develop and maintain security architecture diagrams and boundary definitions.
• Ensure secure implementation and operation of data center security technologies.

Technical Knowledge & Leadership Responsibilities:

• Deep knowledge of DoD cybersecurity requirements, RMF, and NIST 800-53 controls.
• Experience with IDS/IPS, SIEM/SOAR, firewalls, proxies, and boundary devices.
• Familiarity with DoD Zero Trust strategies and mandates.
• Proficient in vulnerability management and secure configuration practices.
• Capable of leading incident response during migration activities.
• Prefer experience using automation and scripting languages relevant to cybersecurity related functions (e.g., Powershell or Bash/Python for security tools).
• Prefer experience developing scripts or using automation frameworks to streamline configuration management, system provisioning, monitoring, and reporting in enterprise data center environments.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor Degree in Information Technology or related field

Minimum Experience:

Minimum 8+ years experience with Data Center Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Engineering, Cybersecurity Implementation

Certifications: 

Recommended Professional Certifications:

• Recommended Professional Certifications:

• CISSP (required)
• CompTIA Security+ or CySA+
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (preferred)
• DoD 8570/8140 IAM Level IIII certification (as applicable)

TESA Accreditation Requirements

A bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience,

OR; An associate's degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience,

OR; A major certification (as defined and accepted by DOCPER) plus 7 years of recent specialized experience,

OR; 11 years of recent specialized experience

Location: On Customer Site
US Citizenship Required

Clearance: Secret

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 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

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