Technical Lead Cybersecurity Operations

General Dynamics Information Technology•Rockville, MD

1d•$142,792 - $184,000•Onsite

About The Position

Advance your career while impacting security of our hosting environment as a Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Lead at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As the Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Lead, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the customer. The GRC Lead oversees all GRC-related functions supporting NCI’s cybersecurity governance framework, ensuring consistent implementation of policies, processes, and enterprise-wide compliance efforts. This position leads teams that design, document, automate, and enhance governance workflows, system inventories, common controls, policy frameworks, and enterprise risk processes. The role mirrors senior GRC leadership positions at large federal contractors. Bring your program management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
5+ years leading cybersecurity governance programs for federal agencies.
Possess at least one of the following CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, GSLC
The ability to obtain a Public Trust
Experience applying NIST risk assessment methodologies.
Experience managing cybersecurity teams and prioritizing workloads and risks.
Experience with eGRC tools (JCAM, Archer, or equivalent).
ITIL Foundations certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months).
Demonstrated experience developing A&A and governance streamlining processes.
Experience with ServiceNow GRC, CMDB, or custom workflow development.
Experience supporting federal research or health-science organizations.
Familiarity with OSCAL, control inheritance models, and continuous monitoring frameworks.
Policy development and governance strategy
Risk analysis & risk communication
Process design and automation leadership
Strong written communication and documentation skills
Cross-team collaboration and change management

Nice To Haves

US Citizenship Required: No
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1)

Responsibilities

Lead NCI’s enterprise cybersecurity governance program, ensuring alignment with NIH, HHS, FISMA, and NIST RMF requirements.
Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, SOPs, standards, templates, and procedural documentation.
Oversee FISMA system inventory accuracy and integration with ServiceNow CMDB modules.
Lead the development and optimization of GRC automation tools, including ServiceNow modules (e.g., FAST, eGRC integrations).
Provide expert consulting to system owners, development teams, and stakeholders on governance practices, risk mitigation, and compliance requirements.
Support security audits, internal assessments, OIG/GAO readiness, and CAP tracking.
Lead common controls program activities including documentation, tailoring, assessment, and inheritance guidance.
Analyze enterprise risks, identify trends, and prepare reports and dashboards for leadership decision-making.

Benefits

Full benefits
wellness programs
401K matching
competitive salary
paid time off
variety of medical plan options
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 are provided or available.