Cybersecurity Engineer Principal

General Dynamics

Quick summary

Work type: On-site
Location: MacDill AFB, FL
Salary: $129,813–$172,500 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $151k

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 439 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity Engineer Principal

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Join GDIT as a Cybersecurity Engineer Principal at MacDill AFB, FL, where you will optimize enterprise identity and access management infrastructure. Your daily tasks include managing Azure AD/Entra ID for secure access and hybrid identity configurations, administering Azure platform services, and ensuring compliance with security policies like GDPR and HIPAA. You will also handle Microsoft 365 administration, Active Directory management, and Okta Cloud Administration to maintain high-availability architectures. Essential skills include expertise in Active Directory, Azure AD, Azure, Okta, and M365, along with proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation tools for system management. This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship, offering a chance to work on large-scale IT infrastructure challenges at one of the world’s leading professional services firms.

Skills

Azure AD Active Directory Microsoft 365 MFA RBAC Okta PowerShell GDPR HIPAA SOC2 DNS Firewalls VPNs Azure CLI

What you'll do

Manage and maintain Azure AD/Entra ID for secure access and identity governance.
Administer and optimize Azure infrastructure services, including virtual machines and networking.
Implement and manage security features in Microsoft 365, such as DLP and Conditional Access policies.
Oversee on-premises Active Directory environments to ensure compliance with security best practices.
Participate in security audits and incident response for proactive risk mitigation.
Troubleshoot and resolve system performance issues across AD, Entra ID, Azure, and M365 environments.
Implement automation using PowerShell scripting to enhance operational efficiency.

What we're looking for

US citizenship required
Active TS/SCI security clearance needed
Extensive experience in cybersecurity engineering, including Active Directory and Azure AD management
Expertise in Azure platform management and Microsoft 365 administration
Strong knowledge of identity governance, RBAC, and multi-factor authentication
Experience with Okta Cloud Administration and hybrid cloud environments
Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for system management and automation

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