Information System Security Officer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family:

Cyber Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Continuous Monitoring, Cybersecurity, Information System Security, NIST 800-53, NIST Standards

Certifications:

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Cyber Security Analyst Advisor

GDIT is seeking an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to join our team supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM) Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation (OSRTI) Analytical Services Branch (ASB). As the ISSO, you will develop and implement an information security program to ensure the operational security of a critical mission-support system.  You will update, maintain, and drive procedures and policies designed to protect the system from both internal and external threats.  The system is currently hosted in an AWS Cloud environment.

Performance shall include:

• Identify cyber security vulnerabilities and assist with the implementation of appropriate mitigations or countermeasures
• Conduct and support, when assessed or audited, periodic reviews of the information system to ensure compliance with the security and privacy authorization package (currently NIST 800-SP53 Rev. 4/5)
• Coordinate changes to the system infrastructure or software to ensure continued compliance with security and privacy requirements
• Coordinate the response to the annual continuous monitoring assessment audit, and ensure the system’s continued Authorization to Operate (ATO)
• Ensure audit evidence are collected, reviewed, and documented, including any risk exceptions
• Identify and notify the program manager when changes occur that might affect the authorization determination for the information system
• Provide analysis of systems, hardware, software, and maintenance needs
• Provide document review and updates of all security- and privacy-related documentation
• Develop, coordinate and conduct training and tabletop exercises related to continuity of operations, contingency planning, incident handling, awareness, etc.
• Coordinate with other EPA organizational entities to ensure compliance with EPA and other federal requirements, specifications, and reporting
• Prepare reports on the status of system security and privacy, vulnerabilities, and responses to other customer inquiries and data calls

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Education: Masters or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cyber Security, or relevant discipline

• Required Experience: Eight (8) years of related experience. Without a master’s degree, ten (10) years of related experience is required.Required Technical Skills
  • Prior performance in roles such as system administration, networking administration, or ISSO
  • Knowledge of NIST SP-800-53, Rev 4 and Rev 5
  • Familiarity with system security and privacy within cloud environments (AWS, specifically)
  • Demonstrated experience with risk management and auditing
• Certifications
  • CISSP, CISA, CISM, and/or cloud-based security certification (e.g. CCSP, COMPTIA Cloud+, or equiv)preferred. 
• Clearance Required: Position of Trust or greater (can be obtained after starting)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to communicate complicated technical and security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

The likely salary range for this position is $116,979 - $149,500. 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 outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

USA VA Chantilly

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.