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IT Risk and Compliance Principal

General Dynamics Information Technology
Washington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Mar 2026
💰 $166,750/yr($123,250/yr$166,750/yr)

About the role

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Information Security Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Information Systems

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

IT RISK AND COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST PRINCIPAL

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.

Transform technology into opportunity as an IT Risk and Compliance Specialist Principal  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.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled IT Risk and Compliance Specialist Principal to join the Technology Shared Services (TSS) Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) team.   The TSS GRC team provides services across GDIT Divisions / Programs to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of GDIT and our customers’ information systems while supporting compliance governance with relevant regulations and standards. This opportunity is for a pending government task order award.

 

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and possess deep expertise in IT risk management, regulatory compliance, and information security, as well as proven experience in a leadership role with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders

 

HOW THE IT RISK AND COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST PRINCIPAL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

  • Govern the cyber security hygiene of GDIT’s and our customer’s information technology systems ensuring their integrity and protection.
  • Monitor, analyze and assess the security posture of GDIT’s and our customer’s Cloud and on-premises environments for security gaps, access controls, network settings, misconfigurations, and areas of high risks based on industry’s best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain accurate and current security documentation including plans, processes, architecture, audit findings and records (i.e., corrective actions).
  • Implement security audit reviews verifying that the audit records are collected and reviewed.
  • Proactively monitor emerging security threats and technology advancements to recommend and implement process and tools improvements.
  • Recommend and implement process and tools improvements.

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, information/cyber security or a related field or relative experience
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in IT risk management, IT compliance, or information security, with a significant portion in a leadership role (e.g., ISSO, ISSE, ISSM)
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA
  • Creation and submission of Authorization to Operate (ATO) package
  • Experience in security role managing projects as well as delivering and supporting customer security requirements
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
  • Ability to effectively collaborate across multi-functional teams
  • Demonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction
  • Possesses experience with communicating and presenting technical solutions and status to executives, key stakeholders and decision makers
  • Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., Firewalls, VPNs, SIEM, End Point Protection, Vulnerability & Compliance Scanning, Identity & Access Management)
  • Strong understanding of security boundary protection strategies to include Intrusion Detection/Prevention devices, compensating controls, and firewall rules
  • Experience supporting new business opportunities developing solutions, participating in oral presentations, and supporting costing / pr

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