Information Systems Security Officer - TS/SCI w/Poly

General Dynamics Information Technology • Annapolis Junction, MD

3d • $107,744 - $138,000 • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is hiring an Information Systems Security Officer to help protect information systems and support the security of agency networks and operations. The role performs procedures to safeguard information systems assets against intentional or inadvertent access or destruction; monitors intrusion detection systems; and audits systems to verify secure operation and adherence to security plans and policies. It also develops, tests, and operates security tools; evaluates and implements security software and devices; and develops, communicates, and enforces security policies and awareness programs. The position performs system audits and vulnerability assessments and communicates alerts about intrusions or compromises to agency networks, applications, and operating systems.

This is an onsite role in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and currently possess a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. GDIT describes opportunities for career growth and internal mobility, along with benefits, wellness programs, competitive pay, and paid time off.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of related experience.
• Technical training, certification(s), or a degree.
• Currently possess a TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Communication and problem-solving skills.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAT Level I or higher certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform procedures to protect information systems assets from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.
• Monitor and analyze intrusion detection systems to identify security issues for remediation.
• Conduct regular audits to verify secure system operation and implementation of security policies and procedures defined in security plans.
• Develop, test, and operate firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise antivirus systems, and software deployment tools.
• Research, evaluate, test, and implement new security software or devices.
• Develop, implement, enforce, and communicate security policies and plans for data, software applications, hardware, telecommunications, and information systems security education and awareness programs.
• Perform periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including reviews of user accounts and application access and file-system and external Web integrity scans.
• Communicate alerts to agencies regarding intrusions and compromises to network infrastructure, applications, and operating systems.

Benefits

• Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental plan options.
• Vision plan.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, personal, holiday, 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.
• Wellness packages.
• Career growth tools and internal mobility support.

What This Job Offers

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