Cyber Security Architect (ISSE) - T/S SCI with Polygraph

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cybersecurity, Risk Management

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Own your career as a Cyber Security Architect/ISSE 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 Cyber Security Architect/ISSE you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Cyber Security Architect joining our team to act as an Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) and should have a broad cybersecurity background with an emphasis on Assessment & Authorization (A&A). The program ISSE should have a working knowledge of AWS to include security groups, encryption, networking, compute, and storage. You will work with program management and developers to ensure security is implemented in the early stages of all systems. The selected candidate will be directly involved in fostering all efforts through the Risk Management Framework and achieving systems "Authority to Operate" (ATO).

HOW A CYBER SECURITY ANALYST EXPERT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Working collaboratively with other program security personnel as well as working independently
• Acting as the organization's liaison to the ISSM staff promoting security compliance and related security process improvements
• Working with Information Management Technical Officers and other external stakeholder orgs
• Coordinating and tracking risks, accreditation status, and reporting status across all project teams
• Providing team officers with security architecture guidance and engineering reviews
• Ensuring compliance with Sponsor auditing requirements
• Conducting security scanning, interpreting results, and working with team members to resolve issues
• Preparation, updating, and submission of security relevant artifacts to the Sponsor's security management system
• Completing necessary application security document requirements to include; CONOPS, SSPs, DR/BR Plans, BOEs, etc.
• Creating security briefings and supporting management in all security related matters
• Maintaining awareness of IT Security policies and practices

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERINCE:

• Extensive knowledge of the sponsors the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Experience with system scanning tools, antivirus, siems, network monitoring tools, PKI
• Experience developing a Body of Evidence (BOE) for gaining and maintaining ATO
• Experience working with Sponsor security personnel to identify and resolve questions and POA&Ms
• Experience tracking accreditations and gaining reaccreditations prior to expiration;
• Familiarity with Confluence, Jira, MS-Office Suite

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with linux or windows administration, any scripting language and/or automation (not mandatory)
• Experience with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and DevOps
• Excellent, briefing, writing, and presentation skills
• Security+, CISSP, CISM or other Security related certification

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: BA/BS in IT related field
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Polygraph required
• Location: Herndon, VA  (On 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 $175,845 - $237,908. 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.