Security Assessment Engineer

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:

Information Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Assessment Testing, Communication, Conducting Assessments, Cybersecurity, Information Security

Certifications:

None

Experience:

7 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as an Information Security Analyst Senior with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. The Security Assessment Engineer will be responsible for evaluating various projects, technologies, and capabilities within the Air Force Intelligence Community (AF IC). The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated and self-driven professional who excels in collaborative environments and has a passion for continuous learning. Key responsibilities and requirements include:

HOW AN INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Air Force Security Tools Experience: Strong familiarity with Air Force-specific security tools and protocols, ensuring compliance with AF security standards and practices.

• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF): Demonstrated expertise in RMF processes and tools such as XACTA and eMASS, ensuring systems and applications meet AF IC policies and regulations.

• Project and Technology Assessment Expertise: Proven experience in assessing projects, technologies, and capabilities to identify risks, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for improvement.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including system engineers, cybersecurity experts, and other stakeholders, to achieve project objectives.

• Active Directory Knowledge: Strong understanding of Active Directory and its integration with cybersecurity measures to manage access and identities within the organization.

• TEMPEST and SCIF Accreditation Experience: Experience with TEMPEST standards and SCIF (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility) accreditation processes to ensure systems are protected against electronic eavesdropping, compromising emanations, and meet all security requirements for secure facilities.

• Self-Driven and Eager to Learn: A proactive attitude with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and methodologies, adapting to the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Technical Training, Certification(s), or Bachelor in IT or related field. Professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Required Experience: 7+ years of related experience.

• IAT or IAM Level III certification required: CISSP (or Associate), CASP+, CISM, GSLC, CCISO, CCNP Security, CISA, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP.

• TS/SCI Clearance.

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.

#AFOpportunities 

The likely salary range for this position is $89,250 - $120,750. 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 TX Lackland AFB

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.