Vulnerability Assessment Team Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology • Ashburn, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Vulnerability Assessment Team Lead The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cyber Security Directorate (CSD) is leading one of the most comprehensive, mission critical cybersecurity operations in the federal government—protecting the digital infrastructure that safeguards America’s borders. This multifaceted program spans 24/7/365 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring, advanced threat intelligence, forensics, incident response, cloud and network security engineering, zero trust modernization, vulnerability assessment, and enterprise-wide risk and compliance activities. Key Leads on this program will guide teams at the forefront of national security, supporting sophisticated cyber operations that defend vital systems, enable secure mission execution, and counter rapidly evolving threats. You will find this work uniquely impactful, fast-paced, and deeply collaborative, offering the opportunity to lead high performing technical teams, shape CBP’s cybersecurity strategy, and contribute directly to the protection of the nation. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As the Vulnerability Assessment Team Lead, you will spearhead CBP’s enterprise vulnerability assessment program, overseeing scanning, analysis, coordination with system owners, and reporting that drives remediation across hundreds of mission critical systems. You will: Guide a team performing network, web application, database, wireless, and specialized assessments including support for high-value assets and penetration testing partnerships. Shape scanning standards, manage enterprise metrics, advise on vulnerability mitigation, and ensure CBP stays ahead of emerging threats. Have a passion for protecting large, complex environments through proactive risk identification.

Requirements

• Secret clearance required.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing vulnerability assessments for an enterprise network as well as analyzing vulnerabilities and providing assessments and remediation instructions.
• Knowledgeable to maintain a repository of VA application issues and report application issues to Government VAT Team Lead and SSD Director in applying Information Systems Security principles and methods.
• Experience with Application Security implementation.
• Understanding of Firewall Management and Advanced Threat Protection.
• Familiarity with Access Control, Authorization, Intrusion Prevention and Intrusion Detection.
• Familiar with Protocol Analysis and requirements when handling sensitive and classified Information.
• Familiar with FISMA compliance and Risk Management Framework.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity or a related field preferred.
• Previous or Current CBP Background Investigation desired.
• One of the following certifications: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Responsibilities

• Guide a team performing network, web application, database, wireless, and specialized assessments including support for high-value assets and penetration testing partnerships.
• Shape scanning standards, manage enterprise metrics, advise on vulnerability mitigation, and ensure CBP stays ahead of emerging threats.
• Have a passion for protecting large, complex environments through proactive risk identification.

Benefits

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and 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.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as 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.
• We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees