Req ID: RQ211233
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management
Skills:
Cyber Operations,Cybersecurity,Information Assurance,Information Technology Security,RMF
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
GDIT is the leading systems integrator in the Zero Trust Defense sector market-developing and delivering innovative solutions to government customers. Our Zero Trust business continues experiencing rapid growth, and this is an opportunity to join our team and be a part of creating Cybersecurity solutions that make a real impact.
As a Cyber Security Architect on an Enterprise Zero Trust Program for a DoD client, your responsibilities will include:
Develop and implement long-term cybersecurity strategies and plans, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements
Leading RMF efforts for a large distributed system in order to obtain an ATO
Identify, analyze, and assess security risks, developing and implementing mitigation strategies
Create and enforce security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance and maintain a secure environment
Support incident response efforts, including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery, in the event of security breaches or incidents
Support vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and other security tests to identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities in systems and networks
Collaborate with other IT professionals, business stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure security requirements are met
Remain up to date on the latest cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices
Provide guidance and mentoring to junior security professionals and train employees on security best practices
Basic Qualifications:
Understanding of security principles involved in Zero Trust Network Architecture and tools required to implement it
Understanding of how networks function, including protocols, devices, and security measures like firewalls and VLANs
Knowledge of data protection methods, including encryption, pseudonymization, and data masking
Understanding of risk assessment, analysis, and mitigation techniques
Ability to analyze problems, troubleshoot security issues, and develop effective solutions
Capacity to learn and adapt to new technologies and evolving threats
Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work effectively with other teams and stakeholders
Detail oriented
Required Skills/Knowledge:
Current Secret clearance
DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification
5-10 years of experience in IT security and IT risk management
Strong foundation in information security frameworks and IT risk management practices
Expertise in DoD RMF Controls and how to correlate the various aspects of the systems, networks, and applications to ensure controls are closed and/or mitigated, and documented in furtherance of obtaining ATO
Expertise in security audits, compliance requirements, and regulatory standards
Deep understanding of enterprise architecture principles and how to integrate security into the overall IT landscape
Knowledge of secure coding practices, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing
Knowledge of common operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix) and their security configurations
Proficiency in various zero trust security tools and technologies, such as intrusion detection systems, data loss prevention (DLP) solutions, identity and access management (IAM) systems, firewalls, and ZTNA
Desired Skills/Knowledge:
Advanced IT security certifications (like CISSP, CEH, GIAC)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.
The likely salary range for this position is $121,550 - $164,450. 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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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