Information Security Analyst Principal

General Dynamics - IT; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

401K with company match

Professional growth opportunities and😊

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking an Information Security Analyst Sr Advisor to support the Indian Health Service from a remote location within the United States. The role emphasizes security design, policy creation, and coordination with government security teams to ensure robust protection of information systems.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in IT security implementation, SDLC familiarity, and certifications such as CISSP or CISA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT Security, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• IT Security implementation and monitoring required.
• Familiarity with Agile Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of federal security policies (FIPS 199/200, NIST 800-53).

Responsibilities

• Provide support for DHHS information security.
• Assist in design and implementation of security infrastructure and fire-wall related issues.
• Analyze information systems for security in design and architecture.
• Support IHS development processes with security assessments.
• Assist with counter-measures and mitigating controls.
• Create and maintain System Security Plans and related documentation.
• Manage responses to POAMs for government systems.
• Stay current on security requirements and communicate impacts.
• Serve as liaison between GDIT and customer security teams.

Skills

IT Security

SDLC (Agile)

Data security

Network monitoring

Security policies

CISSP/CISA

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT Security/CS or related

Job description

GDIT is your place. You make it your own. Bring your creativity to help us find simple solutions to complex problems. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you’ll play an essential part in preparing our nation for the future. Our work depends on a Information Security Analyst Sr Advisor joining our team to support Indian Health Service (IHS).

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Provide support for DHHS information security.
• Provide support for facilitating current security infrastructure and define future programs, design and implementation of fire-wall and other related security issues.
• Analyzes the information systems to ensure that appropriate security functions have been included in the systems design and architecture.
• Participates in IHS development processes by providing assistance to developer and conducting security impact assessments for development changes.
• Assists with implementation of counter-measures or mitigating controls.
• Provides guidance in the creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures and other similar documentation including System Security Plans, Security Manuals, etc.
• Manage responses and/or remediation of POAMs related to government investment supported systems.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required
• Stay informed as to current and emerging security requirements (e.g, zero trust, SBOM, etc.) and communicate impacts to the team.
• Be the conduit between the GDIT team and customer security organizations

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT Security, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, and 10 years of related experience (or) Master's Degree and 8 years (or) PhD/Doctorate and 6 years of related experience.
• IT Security implementation and monitoring required.
• General knowledge of scientific processes, management structures, and technology programs/platform
• Familiarity with Agile Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Methodology
• Expert knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques.
• Familiarity with domain structures, user authentication, and digital signatures.
• Broad knowledge of security (IA) practices and tools is required
• Understanding of network configuration and monitoring.
• Understanding of federal security policies and procedures, including FIPS 199, FIPS 200, and NIST 800-53.
• Security certification such as a CISSP or CISA

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU ALSO HAD:

• Familiarity with Electronic Healthcare technology and operations
• Familiarity with Source Code Control/Version Management software
• Knowledge of the VistA electronic health record or Resource Patient Management System (RPMS)
• Understanding of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC)

LOCATION: Remote within the USA

CLEARANCE: Requires the ability to pass an IHS background check in order to obtain an appropriate level Public Trust clearance.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home, with core work hours Monday – Friday 9:00 AM ET – 3:00 PM ET.
• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from.
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.
• Challenging work that makes a real impact on the world around you.
• Remote work.

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