Information Security Senior Advisor

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

Other

Job Family:

Information Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Incident Response, Information Security, Security Controls, Security Risk, Vulnerability Management

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Information Security Analyst Sr Advisor

Transform technology into opportunity as an Information Security Analyst Sr Advisor 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. As an Information Security Analyst Sr Advisor you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Information Security Analyst Sr Advisor joining our team to help protect the data and systems of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to ensure the well being of U.S. citizens.

HOW AN INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST SR ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction
• Coordinates security program activities with internal and external parties, including interfacing with vendors, auditors, subcontractors, and the client.
• Maintains critical security documents such as Systems Security and Privacy Plan, Information Security Risk Assessment, Contingency Plan, and Incident Response Plan.
• Utilizes security tools to monitor the Continuous Diagnostic and Mitigation (CDM) requirements of hardware asset management, software asset management, vulnerability management, and compliance management.
• Works closely with the IT team and application developers to integrate Zero Trust principals into the system.
• Conducts investigations of systems security violations and incidents through review and analyses of relevant event detail, including alerts from the Security Operation Center and system alerts.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field - or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of IT security experience, including:
• Experience in vulnerability management, configuration management, incident response, contingency planning, security documentation, and security controls assessments.
• Familiarity with domain structures, user authentication, digital signatures, and security architectures including firewall concepts, proxies, load balancers, VPN, and IDS.
• Working knowledge of zero trust principles
• Discretion, integrity, and strong communication skills

STRONGLY PREFERRED:

• Experience working with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), especially Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP), strongly preferred.
• CISSP, CISA, CISM, CEH, GIAC or equivalent certification, preferred

CLEARANCE: Requires ability to pass CMS background check and meet the residency requirement for having resided in the US at least (3) three out of the last (5) five years.

LOCATION: Remote

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 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 $127,500 - $172,500. 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:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

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