EITEN Cyber Security Support Services Specialist

General Dynamics Information Technology•Boone, MO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Transform technology into opportunity as an Cyber Security Support Specialist 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. At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a Cyber Security Support Specialist you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Information Security Analyst Advisor joining our team to support the U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa mission. This role involves analyzing and defining security requirements, supporting the system assess and authorize (A&A) effort, and recommending policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility. The specialist will conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, promote security awareness, and perform systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews. They will also recommend and implement security contingency plans, incident response, and disaster recovery procedures, and participate in network and systems design to ensure appropriate security policies are implemented. The position requires assessing security events to determine impact and implementing corrective actions, and ensuring the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services. The specialist will execute Information System Security Officer (ISSO) duties as outlined in DoWI 8500.01, AFI 17-101, AFI 17-1301, and AF 17-1303 for assigned network enclaves.

Requirements

8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required
minimum of eight years experience, of which at least six years must be specialized experience in defining computer security requirements for high- level applications, evaluation of approved security product capabilities and resolution of computer security problems.
Extensive knowledge and proficiency with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and eMASS or XACTA experience to manage ATO packages including Test Results, Artifacts and POA&Ms.
Extensive knowledge and proficiency with SNAP and GIAP.
Extensive knowledge and proficiency with the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Vulnerability Scanner.
Expert knowledge of STIG and SCAP tools.
Expert knowledge and proficiency with Cybersecurity best practices.
Expert knowledge and understanding of Federal and DoW Cybersecurity regulations and policies.
A Bachelor’s degree in computer science/systems, information systems/ technology, engineering/engineering technology, software engineering/programming, management, natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, or business/finance is required.
Education and experience requirements may be substituted with: A Master’s Degree (in subjects described above) and seven years general experience of which at least five years must be specialized experience.
Education and experience requirements may be substituted with: No degree and twelve years general experience of which at least eleven years is specialized.
DoWD 8570.01M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) level III baseline certification required.
Must have the ability to obtain this certification withing 6 months of hire: (ISC)2 CGRC – Certified in Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

Analyzes and defines security requirements.
Supports the system assess and authorize (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoW and DAF policies.
Recommends policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
Promotes awareness of security issues among management and ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations' visions and goals.
Conducts systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.
Recommends systems security contingency plans, incident response and disaster recovery procedures.
Recommends and implements programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.
Participates in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.
Assesses security events to determine impact and implements corrective actions.
Ensures the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.
Will execute Information System Security Officer (ISSO) duties as outlined in DoWI 8500.01, AFI 17-101, AFI 17-1301, and AF 17-1303 for assigned network enclaves.

Benefits

401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
dental plan options
a vision plan
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
full flex work weeks where possible
a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
short and long-term disability benefits
life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance