Cybersecurity Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology

2d • Remote

About The Position

GDIT is seeking Cybersecurity Lead for a federal client in Washington D.C. area. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT Cybersecurity Lead will Perform security hardening for client’s cloud environment Implement necessary security measures for AI operations such as Data encryption in transit and at rest, Access control and identity management, Adherence to risk management principles in NIST AI Risk Management Framework and agency policy Operate within FedRAMP(moderate) authorized services appropriate for the agency’s data Comply with FISMA, implement controls aligned to NIST SP 800-53, adopt Zero Trust patterns (NIST SP 800-207), and ensure audit logging and continuous monitoring Implement Zero Trust principles, least privilege, and role/persona-based access-controlled workspaces Support Section 508 accessibility for user interfaces and documentation Support clients ATO requirements Provide an annual risk assessment on how security controls are being followed Review and document the external systems security assessment report in the above-mentioned risk assessment on an annual basis Other duties as assigned WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. Strong background in network security, threat detection, and vulnerability management In-depth knowledge of securing cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and services related to big data Proficiency in data encryption, masking, anonymization, and data loss prevention (DLP Specific expertise in securing large-scale data systems and AI/ML models Proven experience in handling security incidents from detection and analysis to recovery and post-incident reporting Current Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification Current Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Certification Current CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Ability to support 24x7 environment for business critical and contractual SLA impacting issues Security clearance level: Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust level clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher and authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position. US citizenship Preferred. Location: This is a remote position; however, prefer an individual who lives in the DC metro area. 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 with customer approval 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. #GDIT The likely salary range for this position is $169,604 - $229,464. 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.

Requirements

• Strong background in network security, threat detection, and vulnerability management
• In-depth knowledge of securing cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and services related to big data
• Proficiency in data encryption, masking, anonymization, and data loss prevention (DLP
• Specific expertise in securing large-scale data systems and AI/ML models
• Proven experience in handling security incidents from detection and analysis to recovery and post-incident reporting
• Current Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification
• Current Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Certification
• Current CompTIA Cloud+ Certification
• Ability to support 24x7 environment for business critical and contractual SLA impacting issues
• Security clearance level: Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust level clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher and authorization to work in the United States.
• Work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Nice To Haves

• US citizenship Preferred.
• Location: This is a remote position; however, prefer an individual who lives in the DC metro area.

Responsibilities

• Perform security hardening for client’s cloud environment
• Implement necessary security measures for AI operations such as Data encryption in transit and at rest, Access control and identity management, Adherence to risk management principles in NIST AI Risk Management Framework and agency policy
• Operate within FedRAMP(moderate) authorized services appropriate for the agency’s data
• Comply with FISMA, implement controls aligned to NIST SP 800-53, adopt Zero Trust patterns (NIST SP 800-207), and ensure audit logging and continuous monitoring
• Implement Zero Trust principles, least privilege, and role/persona-based access-controlled workspaces
• Support Section 508 accessibility for user interfaces and documentation
• Support clients ATO requirements
• Provide an annual risk assessment on how security controls are being followed
• Review and document the external systems security assessment report in the above-mentioned risk assessment on an annual basis
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
• 401K with company match
• competitive pay and paid time off
• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home with customer approval

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed