Information Assurance/Security Specialist (Senior)

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Other

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

Other

Job Family:

Information Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Communication, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Group Problem Solving, Risk Assessments

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Own your career as an Information Assurance/Security Specialist (Senior) 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 an Information Assurance/Security Specialist (Senior) you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

Certifications:

Requires one or more of the following governance, risk, assurance or security certifications: CompTIA Sec+, CISSP, CRMA, CGEIT, CRISC, CISM, CISA, CBCP, GIAC or related governance certifications.

Experience:

At least 5 years of Cyber Information Security Analysis for IT systems in a government environment and the following experience:

• Experience with FISMA / NIST / government security requirements.
• Knowledge of NIST, OMB, and RMF requirements and mandates
• Interact with project technical teams and AmeriCorps System owner and other Government information security teams.
• Develop and maintain SSPs and POA&Ms using NIST 800-53 Rev5
• Develop and maintain privacy documentations.
• Track identified risks and exceptions and manage to resolution via POAMs.
• Conduct risk and vulnerability assessment at the network, system and application level.
• Review Nessus and Qualys scans and report on vulnerabilities.
• Manage system accreditation process (ATO) including BIA, PIA, PTA, CP and FIPS199, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure that reviews are successful.
• Implement security controls and formulate operational risk mitigations along with assisting in security awareness programs.
• Research, evaluate and recommend new security tools, techniques, and technologies.
• Understand relevant Federal policies and regulations for PKI, networking, IT systems, virtualization, and cloud.
• Demonstrate initiative, judgement, responsiveness, and excellent communications skills both written and verbal.
• Conducts regular assessments of site implementation of FISMA controls to support Continuous Monitoring.
• Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Certifications:

Requires one or more of the following governance, risk, assurance or security certifications: CompTIA Sec+, CISSP, CRMA, CGEIT, CRISC, CISM, CISA, CBCP, GIAC or related governance certifications.

• Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree equivalent
• Security Clearance Level: Agency specific (PUBLIC TRUST)
• Location: Remote,
• US Citizenship Required

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

The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. 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:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

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 an