Cyber Security Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cybersecurity, Information Security, Systems Engineering

Certifications:

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Own your career as a Cybersecurity Infosec Engineer at GDIT.  Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong lines of cyber defense using cutting-edge technologies.  Your work in cyber security at GDIT will have an impact on securing our clients’ missions and ensuring we anticipate the threats of tomorrow.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cybersecurity Infosec Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.  Our work depends on Cybersecurity Infosec Engineer joining our team as a member of the client’s Cyber Consulting Team, specializing in providing guidance and support to the client’s Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) technology program(s).  

HOW A CYBERSECURITY INFOSEC ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• As a Cybersecurity Infosec Engineer you will consult with customers/clients regarding CDS cybersecurity policies/procedures/governance, requirements, and threats/vulnerabilities.  Using your knowledge of CDS and National/customer directives and guidance, you will develop and consult on possible solutions to mitigate known risks and issues related to the CDS operational baseline. 
• In addition, the incumbent will establish/enhance relationships with the client's CDS customer base to build upon the knowledge of the team and to build/compile a comprehensive database of customer Cross Domain Solutions.
• The Cybersecurity Infosec Engineer should have proven experience communicating effectively with a variety of business partners and customers and have a demonstrated capacity to develop effective interpersonal relationships; strong analytic and organization skills; self-starter skills; the ability to work effectively and independently, with little direction; along with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily support to service requests and attendance at CDS related TEMs
• Lead efforts to conduct data collection for the creation/updating of the CDS inventory for the customer to meet compliance requirements.
• Consult with projects and system owners on technologies, threats, and vulnerabilities and provide response support as appropriate.
• Assist in the implementation of required government policies and procedures (i.e., NSM-8, CNSS, and other policies/procedures), and in making recommendations on process tailoring.
• Support the file type review process and risk assessment reporting.
• May serve as a team or task lead.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) and/or Degree (Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, etc.)
• Experience: 15+ years of related experience.
• Required Technical Skills:
• Demonstrated experience with systems engineering and architecture.   
• Demonstrated ability to provide triage effectively and independently, and problem resolution for technical issues.
• Demonstrated experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance management.
• Demonstrated record of sound judgment and problem-solving skills necessary to make recommendations to customer management.
• Working knowledge of information security policies/regulations, NSM-8 and supporting Operational/Emergency Directives, CNSS, and other information as required. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a self-starter.
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence.
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Desired Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of file type risks and vulnerabilities.
• Experience supporting the customer’s Risk Management Framework.
• Knowledge of the NIST 500-53 RMF and CNSS CDS overlay.
• ISSM experience is a plus.
• Six Sigma experience is a plus.
• Visio experience is a plus.
• Location: Herndon, VA - Customer Site
• US Citizenship Required

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 $182,750 - $247,250. 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:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Herndon

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.