IL6- DC Metro Area

General Dynamics•Falls Church, VA

63d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a qualified, motivated individual to join GDIT as an Information Security Analyst Advisor. We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Azure Government Secret Cloud Security Engineers to architect, implement, and manage secure cloud solutions in compliance with DoD IL6, FedRamp High and related cybersecurity standards. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure Gov cloud services, strong scripting and automation skills, and a proven track record of securing mission-critical workloads in classified environments. This position will be responsible for implementing and monitoring necessary security controls to receive and maintain an Authorization to Operate (ATO) along with tracking and maintaining certification information databases, websites and tools to ensure that networks, systems and devices are properly documented and managed from a security perspective. As part of our Cyber Security Team, you will be joining an Agile Team utilizing multiple Scrum Teams to support the complex systems governing and facilitating our customer business operations, making recommendations, and implementing changes to increase efficiency and support overall application objectives. You will collaborate with GDIT technical leadership, Government customers, and other key stakeholders to assess our existing and new systems infrastructure. How You'll Make an Impact: Ensure security policies and procedures are implemented Identifying corrective actions/mitigation strategies to achieve/sustain RMF compliance Review of virus detection software to ensure compliance Review and analyze system implementation plans Advising system owners and stakeholders on new deployments and advanced cyber security techniques Information Security Analyst Duties and Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud architectures within Azure Government Secret classified environments Enforce zero trust principles, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity federation (e.g., AZURE AD B2B/B2C with CAC/PIV) Configure and manage security controls such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Azure Policy, NSGs, and Private Endpoints Automate compliance and security operations using PowerShell, Terraform, or ARM templates Integrate SIEM/SOAR tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel for IL6) for continuous monitoring, logging, and incident response Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement remediations aligned to NIST 800-53, DoD STIGs, and JSIG Collaborate with mission owners, compliance teams, and developers to ensure secure DevSecOps pipelines Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes by generating security documentation, control evidence, and supporting audits Navigate federal systems through the authorization process to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) Work with the ISSO, Program and DOC ITD IA teams to maintain the necessary security authorizations Develop comprehensive System Security Plans (SSPs) documenting all implemented NIST 800-53 controls Coordinate security assessments with third-party assessors Manage Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) for addressing identified vulnerabilities Ensure continuous monitoring plans meet agency requirements Prepare authorization packages for government review Maintain ongoing compliance through change management processes Serve as the liaison between technical teams and authorizing officials Translate security requirements into actionable tasks Ensure all documentation meets the rigorous standards required for federal information systems

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in information systems security; master's degree or equivalent professional experience in information security is preferred
Active Secret clearance
5+ years in cloud security, including 2+ in Azure Government or DoD environments
Strong knowledge of Azure-native security tools, IL6 data handling, and cloud networking
Proficient in scripting (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) and Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform)
Experiences with DoD SRG, FedRAMP High, JSIG, and ICD 503 compliance frameworks
Hands-on experience with classified enclaves, hardened images, and enclave-to-enclave connectivity
Comprehensive knowledge of corporate Systems/Solutions Architecture processes and trends
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Secret Clearance to start
Knowledge of Agile software development process
SCAP, STIG, Patching, eMASS, and related RMF tools
Cybersecurity, Systems Administration, implementation of RMF tools and processes
Experience with gaining an ATO for systems and working the systems through the assessment and authorization process
Experience working with IP networking, networking protocols and understanding of security related technologies including encryption, IPsec, PKI, VPNs, firewalls, proxy services, DNS, electronic email and access-list
Excellent communication skills
Experience working in Agile software development teams
Experience with secure development, coding and engineering practices
Experience with Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Information Technology Security processes, protocols, and procedures.
10 years of relevant experience
May vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Experience with Cloud Security
Experience working with leading firewall, network scanning and authentication technologies
Experience working with internet, web, application and network security techniques
Experience in Agile methodology
Experience in Jira to support development team in agile environment
Experience working in Federal or State government environments
Ability to work independently and remotely
U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+, CISSP, CISM)

Responsibilities

Ensure security policies and procedures are implemented
Identifying corrective actions/mitigation strategies to achieve/sustain RMF compliance
Review of virus detection software to ensure compliance
Review and analyze system implementation plans
Advising system owners and stakeholders on new deployments and advanced cyber security techniques
Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud architectures within Azure Government Secret classified environments
Enforce zero trust principles, role-based access control (RBAC), and identity federation (e.g., AZURE AD B2B/B2C with CAC/PIV)
Configure and manage security controls such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Azure Policy, NSGs, and Private Endpoints
Automate compliance and security operations using PowerShell, Terraform, or ARM templates
Integrate SIEM/SOAR tools (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel for IL6) for continuous monitoring, logging, and incident response
Conduct vulnerability assessments and implement remediations aligned to NIST 800-53, DoD STIGs, and JSIG
Collaborate with mission owners, compliance teams, and developers to ensure secure DevSecOps pipelines
Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes by generating security documentation, control evidence, and supporting audits
Navigate federal systems through the authorization process to achieve and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO)
Work with the ISSO, Program and DOC ITD IA teams to maintain the necessary security authorizations
Develop comprehensive System Security Plans (SSPs) documenting all implemented NIST 800-53 controls
Coordinate security assessments with third-party assessors
Manage Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms) for addressing identified vulnerabilities
Ensure continuous monitoring plans meet agency requirements
Prepare authorization packages for government review
Maintain ongoing compliance through change management processes
Serve as the liaison between technical teams and authorizing officials
Translate security requirements into actionable tasks
Ensure all documentation meets the rigorous standards required for federal information systems