Req ID: RQ219983
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1)
Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management
Skills:
Incident Response,Security Information and Event Management (SIEM),Security Management
Certifications:
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) | Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) - Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
Experience:
7 + years of related experience
Job Description:
Senior Site Security Officer
Discover a career that is challenging, impactful, and mission-critical. Join our team as a Senior Site Security Officer and make an impact on enterprise security operations, compliance, and identity protection. While you help us advance the mission, we'll help you build your skills and advance your career.
HOW A SENIOR SITE SECURITY OFFICER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Ensure site security policies comply with federal, state, and industry regulations such as the latest NIST frameworks, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and FISMA; drive measurable improvements in audit readiness by partnering with the FSA ISSO to streamline compliance efforts.
Manage identity and access management processes including identity verification, user permissions, access controls, and Zero Trust security measures, ensuring reductions in access-related risk and strengthened protection of sensitive data.
Lead recurring vulnerability assessments and penetration testing; analyze trends, prioritize high-impact findings, and oversee timely remediation to reduce exposure across the environment.
Design, deliver, and maintain robust security awareness training programs for teams involved in system changes and operations, improving training effectiveness and user adoption.
Oversee daily site security operations such as automated monitoring, incident response, and security reporting, ensuring rapid detection, minimized disruption, and continuous operational improvement.
Serve as the primary liaison between site security, IT security, law enforcement, and other internal/external stakeholders to ensure coordinated, efficient response and clear communication during security events.
Conduct investigations into security incidents, develop actionable risk mitigation strategies, and maintain thorough documentation to support compliance, reporting requirements, and long-term prevention.
Identify gaps in the security environment and recommend improvements to policies, processes, response plans, and technical safeguards to drive measurable gains in security posture.
Lead security teams by setting clear expectations, reinforcing accountability, and cultivating a culture of vigilance, performance excellence, and proactive risk reduction.
Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams, external vendors, emergency responders, and the FSA ISSO to ensure aligned and cohesive site security strategies that support operational integrity.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Education :
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field-or equivalent experience. Advanced degree preferred.
Experience:
7+ years of experience in site security management, preferably in federal, regulatory, or controlled environments.
Demonstrated success owning security initiatives that improve compliance outcomes, reduce operational risk, or enhance user experience.
Strong understanding of IAM, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing practices.
Proven experience managing security training and awareness programs with measurable impact on organizational readiness.
Technical Skills:
Strong working knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR.
Experience with security tools for monitoring, access control, vulnerability scanning, and incident management.
Preferred Certifications:
CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar cybersecurity certifications.
Security Clearance Level:
Ability to obtain a Public Trust or higher, per FSA requirements.
Location:
Remote
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
? 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 $147,292 - $199,278. 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 26,000 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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