IA/Cyber Security Engineer

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

IT RISK AND COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST SENIOR

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as an IT Risk and Compliance Specialist Senior at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As an IT Risk and Compliance Specialist Senior, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM). You will play a crucial role in supporting the design, development, engineering, integration, and technical / operational support to employ specified NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and Deployed Forces (DF) portion of the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN). You will support NETCOM in applying cyber security to Army Enterprise programs at various life cycle stages.

● Support the protection of information systems and assets by ensuring their safety and preventing unauthorized access or destruction. The role's impact is to maintain mission readiness and information integrity by implementing and monitoring a comprehensive security infrastructure in accordance with Army cybersecurity policies, including AR 25-2 and AR 25-1.
● Collaborate with enterprise teams and stakeholders to integrate information assurance into system planning and development. The goal is to ensure that security is a core part of all enterprise systems, and to plan, analyze, and document security measures that align with mission objectives.
● Drive the implementation of enterprise-wide defense-in-depth strategies and security hardening initiatives to secure the network and its assets. The team innovates by applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to resolve cybersecurity challenges and achieve accreditation for Army information technology systems. This ensures systems meet strict security standards while remaining operational and effective for the mission.
● Utilize DoW security hardening, collection, and assessment tools such as STIGs, ACAS, SCAP, and Nessus to evaluate system vulnerabilities. The role also uses Microsoft Office Suite and Visio for technical writing, documentation, and the creation of security architectures and network diagrams. The work is supported by strong technical writing, critical thinking, and communication skills to effectively document and present security findings.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The IT Risk and Compliance Specialist Senior must have:
● Education: SecurityX or CISSP and any computing environment certification
● Experience: 8+ years of related experience
● Technical skills: Cybersecurity documentation and system authorization artifacts (System Security Plan, lifecycle documentation, continuous monitoring plan, Security Assessment Plan, Security Assessment Report, Risk Assessment, etc.).
● Security clearance level: Secret
● Role requirements: Current understanding of Army Enterprise LWN capabilities, tools, procedures, and operational constructs. Proficiency of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Any Computing Environment Certification - Cisco, Microsoft, etc.

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required