Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Cyber and IT Risk Management
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Cybersecurity Operating Model, Cybersecurity Strategy Development, Security Architecture Design, Security Risk Certifications:
None Experience:
15 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) / Cyber Lead for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:
As the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) / Cyber Lead, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Department of War (DoW), Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Special Access Program(s) (SAPs) (DoW SAP CIO). The ISSO SME / Cybersecurity Lead is responsible for overseeing cybersecurity compliance, security operations, and risk management activities for mission-critical systems and cloud environments. This role leads the implementation of security controls, supports RMF accreditation activities, ensures compliance with DoW and federal cybersecurity requirements, and provides guidance on security architecture, continuous monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management.
You will play a crucial role in leading a team to support in the following areas:
Lead cybersecurity and information assurance activities across cloud and enterprise environments.
Manage RMF packages, ATO processes, security control assessments, and compliance activities.
Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and system security documentation.
Oversee continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and security remediation efforts.
Conduct security risk assessments and support audits and inspections.
Monitor security events and coordinate incident response activities.
Ensure compliance with RMF, JSIG, NIST 800-53, and DoW cybersecurity requirements.
Advise engineering and operations teams on secure system and cloud architecture design.
Coordinate with government stakeholders, Authorizing Officials, ISSMs, and security assessors.
Provide cybersecurity leadership, guidance, and mentoring to project teams.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
BS degree; may be substituted for additional years of experience
15+ years serving as an ISSO, ISSM, Security Lead, or Cybersecurity SME
Security Clearance Level: Top Secret with SCI eligibility
Required Certifications: CISSP, CAP, CCSP, Security+, CASP+, or equivalent certification
Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes.
JSIG, NIST 800-53, DoW cybersecurity policies, and security compliance requirements.
Security architecture and secure cloud computing principles.
Vulnerability management and remediation planning.
Continuous monitoring and security operations.
Incident response, threat analysis, and risk assessment.
Security control implementation and assessment.
System security documentation (SSP, POA&M, SAR, SCTM).
Identity and Access Management (IAM) and access control technologies.
SIEM, security monitoring, and audit log analysis.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
401K with company match
Educational Assistance and eLearning
Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
Rewards and Recognition programs
Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking
The likely salary range for this position is $164,382 - $218,500. 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…