Req ID: RQ207916
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management
Skills:
Information Assurance,Information Technology Security,Security Compliance,Vulnerability Assessments,Vulnerability Scanning
Certifications:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
Job Description:
GDIT is seeking an IT Security Compliance Lead / Senior Security Analyst to support The National Library of Medicine (NLM) to support their security compliance team. In this role, you will work closely with the NLM Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) and play a critical part in safeguarding NLM's IT infrastructure.
You will be part of a broader IT program that provides end-to-end support-including help desk, systems, network, incident response and security services-ensuring the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of mission-critical systems.
This position is based at our client's office in Bethesda, MD and requires onsite presence 3 to 5 days per week .
Responsibilities:
Lead the agency's vulnerability management lifecycle using Tenable.sc, Tenable.io, Nessus Manager, and Nessus scanners (on-prem and cloud)
Analyze, prioritize, and track remediation of vulnerabilities in coordination with IT operations and system owners
Maintain scan schedules, asset groups, scan policies dashboards, and reports tailored to agency infrastructure and communicate risk posture and remediation progress to relevant infrastructure, application, and cloud teams to remediate vulnerabilities
Define the scanner and security center architecture, refine data flows and synchronizations, tune scanning configurations to minimize false positives and ensure the best coverage
Develop and maintain documentation for system setup, operation, vulnerability management processes, exceptions, and remediation tracking
Support implementation of security projects that require compliance with relevant government policies or standards
Act as SME (subject matter expert) for vulnerability management tools and processes
Ensure systems and practices comply with FISMA and FedRAMP related Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) and compliance for NLM IT programs
Assist NLM in coordination, implementation, communication, and enforcement of the NIH IT security policies
Support incident response
Required Qualifications:
Education : Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Certifications : CISSP (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
Experience : 5-7 years of progressive experience in IT security, with at least 3 years in vulnerability management to include strong knowledge of vulnerability management lifecycle, patch management, and risk scoring (e.g., CVSS2)
Expert knowledge of IT security vulnerabilities and risk assessments with the ability to explain the risks associated with them to executives, program, & technology staff
Experience developing and maintaining Security Assessment and Authorization (SA&A) documentation for large IT systems for the Federal Government
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and GCP) and hybrid environments
Understanding of Windows, Linux/Unix, and network devices security hardening
Excellent working experience in applying FISMA, and FedRAMP processes and policies to information systems
Attributes for Success
Ability to work with program staff, executives, security application vendors and technology staff to achieve IT security goals and objectives
Strong communication skills (both technical and non-technical) and ability to collaborate across IT, security, and business units
Desired Qualifications:
Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate scanning tasks, reporting, and API integrations; administration and operation of security scanning and vulnerability management platforms such as Nessus
Deep expertise with SIEM platforms and integration of vulnerability data into enterprise monitoring
Understanding of the Secure Software Development Life Cycle
Master's degree or additional security or cloud certifications (e.g., CISM)
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The likely salary range for this position is $136,000 - $184,000. 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.
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. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
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