Information Systems Security Officer, TS/SCI w/Polygraph
About The Position
GDIT is hiring an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) to support customer activities and provide cybersecurity services. The role provides information assurance and cyber risk management support across systems and programs, helping ensure the security, accuracy, and timely availability of information. The ISSO maintains system operational security through customized Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and evaluates security solutions for systems processing classified information. The position includes work with AWS infrastructure, commercial cloud environments, and cloud security; system configuration management and documentation; security assessments and vulnerability scanning; and preparation and review of security and system documentation. The ISSO also supports program and organizational project and risk management review boards. This is an onsite role at a customer location in McLean, Virginia. The role requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, information systems, information technology, cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline.
- At least 8 years of related experience.
- Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure, commercial cloud, and cloud security.
- Understanding of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, RMF, ICD 503, and CNSSI 1253.
- Strong written and oral communication skills for preparing technical analysis reports and security plans.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.
Nice To Haves
- CompTIA Security+ certification.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification.
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification.
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP) certification.
- Microsoft Azure certification or experience.
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP) certification or experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide information assurance support to systems and programs.
- Coordinate and implement cybersecurity policies, standards, and processes.
- Maintain systems’ operational security posture using customized RMF processes and ensure security procedures are followed.
- Evaluate security solutions to ensure requirements are met for processing classified information.
- Provide configuration management and documentation for system software, hardware, networks, and enclaves.
- Prepare and review system documentation, including Systems Security Plans (SSPs), Certification and Accreditation (C&A) packages, architecture diagrams, contingency plans, and incident response plans.
- Support programmatic and organizational project and risk management review boards.
- Perform vulnerability scanning and risk assessment analysis using NIST 800-53, and prepare responses to Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
- Write technical analysis reports and security plans.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options.
- Vision plan.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Paid education and certifications.
- Professional growth opportunities.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid sick and personal time.
- 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
