Info. Security Analyst Sr Principal
About The Position
Join GDIT’s US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System eXtended (US BICES-X), a program supporting Department of War intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats for mission and coalition partners. The internationally dispersed team supports combatant commands and warfighter missions. This role contributes to a business-driven enterprise network intended to improve performance, security, scalability, and stability while reducing costs and complexity. The Senior Principal Information Security Analyst performs cybersecurity activities for a large program, supporting security policy, audits, vulnerability management, risk decisions, and system accreditation for classified networks and interconnected systems. The role coordinates with government program personnel, the USAF, and other organizations, and provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced technical staff. Work is onsite in an office environment at Andrews AFB, Maryland. The position requires a current Top Secret/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and at least 10 years of related experience.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of related experience.
- Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- BA/BS degree; additional years of experience may be substituted.
- Comprehensive knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques.
- Must meet DoW 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II, such as CASP CE.
- Understanding of DoW RMF, including 800-53 Rev. 4 and Rev. 5.
- Understanding of DoW policies and procedures, including FIPS 199, FIPS 200, NIST 800-53, and other applicable policies.
- Related skills include information system security, system security, and technical security.
Nice To Haves
- The ability to set priorities across multiple projects or tasks and work in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required.
- The posting lists 8+ years of experience as preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with government program staff, USAF, and other government agencies on the creation, dissemination, direction, and auditing of program policies, standards, and operating procedures.
- Conduct cybersecurity activities and report the program’s overall security posture to senior GDIT and government personnel.
- Audit networks and systems for vulnerabilities using STIGs, DISA SCAP, ACAS, ESS Policy Auditor, and related resources across Linux, Windows, Cisco, Juniper, VMware, and other associated operating systems.
- Create, track, and review Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and identify solutions to support remediation and resolution.
- Communicate tactical and strategic threat information to government leaders and Cybersecurity Operations and Assessment and Authorization staff to support cyber-risk decisions and threat mitigation.
- Carry out the DoW Risk Management Framework in accordance with DoW 8510, including security-control validation and coordination of security testing.
- Maintain security accreditation status and system documentation for multiple DoW classified networks and interconnected systems.
- Coordinate with AFRL, USAF, and other organizations in support of audits and inspections, providing documentation for SAVs, ST&Es, and CCRI.
- Evaluate firewall change requests and assess organizational risk.
- Provide guidance on vulnerability countermeasures and mitigation of non-compliant controls.
- Protect networks, systems, and applications by enforcing organizational security policies through monitoring vulnerability-scanning devices.
- Perform periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including reviews of user accounts, application access, and file systems.
- Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced technical staff.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
- Participate in special projects as required.
Benefits
- Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options.
- Vision plan.
- 401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions and company match.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
- Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
