About this opportunity
General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. lists this Information System Security Officer (ISSO) - TS/SCI with Polygraph opportunity in mclean, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Type of Requisition
Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + PolygraphClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + PolygraphPublic Trust/Other Required: NoneJob Family: Cyber and IT Risk ManagementJob Qualifications: Skills: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cybersecurity, Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), Risk Management FrameworkCertifications: NoneExperience: 8 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required: Yes
Job Description
Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an Information Systems Security Officer supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an ISSO, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an ISSO joining our highly skilled team to be a premier provider of cyber security services to the customer. We provide consummate cyber security risk management “as a service” platform across multiple fabrics and centers. We have responsibility to ensure operational IT capabilities provide the client with necessary timeliness, accuracy and security of information demanded from all our highly professional roles. Be the change, lead our change – join us!
Provide information assurance support to system(s) and program
Demonstrated experience with coordinating and implementing cyber security policies, standards and processes
Maintain operational security posture for system(s) through customized Risk Management Framework (RMF) to ensure established security processes and procedures are followed
Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure, Commercial cloud and cloud security
Evaluate security solutions to ensure security requirements are met for processing classified information
Provide configuration management and documentation for system software, hardware, networks, enclaves, etc.
Prepare and review system documentation to include Systems Security Plans (SSPs), Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, architecture diagrams, contingency plan, incident response plan, and other documentation
Support programmatic and organization project and risk management review boards
Perform vulnerability scanning, risk assessment analysis using NIST 800-53 and prepare responses to Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
Understanding of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, RMF, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253
Strong written and oral communication skills to write technical analysis reports and security plans
What you'll need to succeed
Education
Bachelors (Computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline)
Required Experience
8+ yrs
Preferred Technical Skills
Demonstrated experience with coordinating and implementing cyber security policies, standards and processes
Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure, Commercial cloud and cloud security
Understanding of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, RMF, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253
Strong written and oral communication skills to write technical analysis reports and security plans
Security Clearance Level
TS/SCI with active polygraph
Preferred Certifications
CompTIA Security+
CISSP
CISM
CEH
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP)
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Location: McLean, VA - On Customer Site
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA McLean
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.
Benefits
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.
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
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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Opportunity Owned
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Salary Information
The likely salary range for this position is $142,792 - $161,788. 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.
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Worksite address
mclean, VA, 22107, US
Who can apply
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