Info. Security Analyst Sr Principal

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional for a DoD program located at Andrews AFB, MD. The role focuses on information assurance, RMF compliance, and vulnerability management across DoW networks and allied systems.

Responsibilities include coordinating with government teams, conducting audits, and guiding less-experienced staff, while maintaining required clearances and upholding DoW security standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• BA/BS degree – may substitute additional years of experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques.
• Must meet DoW 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II (e.g. CASP CE).
• Requires understanding of DoW RMF (800-53 Rev 4 and Rev 5).
• Requires understanding of DoW policies and procedures, including FIPS 199, FIPS 200, NIST 800-53 and other applicable policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs Cybersecurity activities for a large Program; coordinates with government staff to assist in policy, standards, and procedures.
• Utilize resources to conduct Cybersecurity activities, and report on overall program security posture.
• Conduct network and system audits for vulnerabilities using STIGs, DISA SCAP, ACAS, ESS Policy Auditor.
• Ability to create, track and review Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and conduct solution identification.
• Communicate threat information to Government leaders and Cybersecurity staff to mitigate threats.
• Carries out RMF to ascertain information systems' security posture and coordinate testing.
• Maintain the Security Accreditation status for DoW classified networks.
• Coordinate with AFRL/USAF and others in support of audits and inspections and provide documentation.
• Evaluate firewall change requests and assess organizational risk.
• Provide guidance on vulnerability countermeasures or mitigation of non-compliant controls.
• Ensure integrity and protection of networks through monitoring vulnerability scanners.
• Perform periodic system audits and vulnerability assessments including access control.
• Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced staff.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Skills

Information System Security

System Security

Technical Security

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Job Qualifications

Information System Security, System Security, Technical Security

Job Description

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management

Skills: Information System Security, System Security, Technical Security

Certifications: None

Experience: 10+ years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoW intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team. You will be part of a dynamic team that is delivering a business-driven Enterprise Network to support BICES Global Enterprise Mission Support Services increasing performance, security, scalability, and stability while reducing costs and complexity resulting in increased supportability.

Responsibilities

• Performs Cybersecurity activities (formally known as IA - Information Assurance) for a large Program; coordinates with government Program staff, USAF, and other government agencies to assist in the creation, dissemination, direction, and auditing of program policy, standards, and operating procedures.
• Utilize available resources to conduct Cybersecurity activities, and report to senior GDIT and government personnel on overall program security posture.
• Conduct network and system audits for vulnerabilities using Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), DISA SCAP, ACAS vulnerability scanner, ESS Policy Auditor to mitigate those findings for Linux, Windows, Cisco, Juniper, VMWare and other associated operating systems.
• Ability to create, track and review Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and conduct solution identification to assist in problem remediation and resolution.
• Communicate tactical and strategic threat information to Government leaders, Cybersecurity-Ops and A&A (formerly C&A) Staff to assist them in making cyber risk decisions and to mitigate threats.
• Carries out DoW Risk Management Framework (RMF) in accordance with DoW 8510 to ascertain information systems' security posture by utilizing security control validation activities and coordinating security testing.
• Maintain the Security Accreditation status, including system documentation of multiple DoW classified networks and interconnected systems.
• Coordinates with AFRL, and USAF, and other organizations in support of audits and inspections and provides all necessary documentation as required for SAVs, ST&Es, and CCRI.
• Evaluate firewall change requests and assess organizational risk.
• Provides guidance on vulnerability countermeasures or mitigation of non-compliant controls.
• Ensures the integrity and protection of networks, systems, and applications by technical enforcement of organizational security policies, through monitoring of vulnerability scanning devices.
• Performs periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including user accounts, application access and file system to determine compliance.
• Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced technical staff members.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience required (8+ years of experience preferred).
• Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• BA/BS degree – may substitute additional years of experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques.
• Must meet DOW 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II (e.g. CASP CE, etc.)
• Requires understanding of DOW RMF (800-53 Rev 4 and Rev 5)
• Requires understanding of DoW policies and procedures, including FIPS 199, FIPS 200, NIST 800-53 and other applicable policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to work and set priorities on multiple projects/tasks at once and operate in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required
• The work is typically performed in an office environment, which requires normal safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.

#GDITPriority

The likely salary range for this position is $119,000 - $161,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

None

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA MD Andrews AFB

Total Rewards At GDIT

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.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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