Cyber Compliance Team Lead

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Governance, Cyber Security Standards, Information Assurance, Information Technology (IT)

Certifications:

Security+, CE - CompTIA - Security+ CE - CompTIA, CompTIA

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Cyber Compliance Team Lead

We are GDIT. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that’s important. GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day.

GDIT has an opening for a Cyber Compliance Team Lead position supporting the Army National Guard (ARNG) in Falls Church, VA. This is an IT Service Management contract in support of the operation, modernization, expansion, and further evolution of the ARNG’s global Information Technology (IT) services including networking, compute, storage, infrastructure, applications, hosting, and program management services. The GECOS program supports the ARNG enterprise IT infrastructure, its Wide Area Network (WAN), authentication and directory services, cybersecurity, application hosting, and associated services. GECOS uses the ITIL framework as the basis for delivering quality-measured IT services to the ARNG.

HOW A CYBER COMPLIANCE TEAM LEAD WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• As the Cyber Compliance Team Lead you will advise and audit ARNG cybersecurity activities, providing the workforce with knowledge, training, tools, and procedures to protect information systems and ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Lead compliance efforts in line with DoD and Army cybersecurity regulations, ensuring adherence to PWS requirements.
• Oversee the evaluation, documentation, validation, and authorization processes to meet cybersecurity standards, empowering decision-makers to make informed risk decisions.
• Guide strategic decisions by considering organizational risk tolerance and providing insights on the impact of cybersecurity risks.
• Engage stakeholders to implement and assess security controls that align with organizational risk management.
• Ensure effective risk management and compliance reporting to internal and external stakeholders, maintaining situational awareness of the security posture.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage cybersecurity risks and ensure compliance with established policies and strategies.
• Lead cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance efforts to determine risk levels and policy impacts on organizational strategy.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, including developing Information System Security (ISS) plans.
• Manage and lead a team of cybersecurity compliance specialists, ensuring effective coordination, mentoring, and performance to meet organizational goals and compliance standards.
• Attend and actively participate in key meetings, such as staff and training sessions.
• Demonstrate strong writing and documentation skills, effectively interfacing with government partners on technical and operational matters.
• Lead or support specialized projects, driving rapid improvements.
• Maintain high levels of customer service, professionalism, and timely communication with users and senior staff.
• Exhibit analytical skills, attention to detail, and a consistent follow-through to resolve problems efficiently.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in handling complex situations and identifying key information.
• Recommend alternative solutions to meet customer needs and improve satisfaction.
• Build trust and credibility with customers and team members through effective collaboration.
• Efficiently manage multiple tasks and time-sensitive responsibilities.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support broader team objectives.
• Provide after-hours on-call support as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education/Equivalent Training Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.

Years of relevant experience:

• 10+ years of overall demonstrated experience in IT, cybersecurity, information assurance or computer science.

Skills/Additional Requirements:

• 8+ years of CCRI/CORA & RMF (Processes/Procedures/Documentation) experience
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to understand user requirements, troubleshoot technical issues, resolve challenges, and develop innovative process improvements.
• Reliable and punctual, consistently following instructions, responding to management, and seeking feedback for continuous improvement.
• Proven customer service experience, with the ability to effectively engage senior military and government leadership.
• Ability to clearly present ideas through briefings, meetings, and interactions with leadership across various skill sets.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and a collaborative mindset, with experience leading project teams.
• Quick to assimilate new information and motivated to self-study emerging requirements.
• Stay current with industry concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Capable of working effectively under time constraints and adapting to evolving requirements and new projects.
• Maintain and pursue relevant certifications.
• Perform additional duties as needed or requested.

Certification Requirements:

• Must Possess the appropriate baseline certification(s) to achieve a minimum of DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (i.e., CompTIA Security+ CE) prior to start.  Will need to obtain an additional computing environment certification within six-months of hire based on position designation.  When 8140 requirements are implemented on program/contract, employee will need to conform to 8140 certification standards.
• Will need to obtain an additional certification within six-month of hire to include one of the CSSP sections certifications (i.e., CEH, CCNA-Security, CND, etc.).  Candidate may have further discussions with the program’s Cyber Security Manager for more details.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of an active Secret clearance at time of interview and candidate must maintain active clearance.

Work Location:

• Fairview Park, Falls Church, VA, and the Temple Army National Guard Readiness Center (TARC), Arlington, VA. 
• Three (3) days onsite with up to two (2) days telework. Onboarding/transition in period requires on-site support up to 90 days. GECOS work schedules are subject to change on direction by mission requirements from GDIT or USG leadership. 

Travel:

• Less than 10%.

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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The likely salary range for this position is $148,750 - $201,250. 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:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Falls Church

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.