Information Systems Security Management - TS/SCI w/Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility support

Professional growth opportunities

Cutting-edge technology exposure

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) to oversee security operations on client systems in McLean, VA.

The role emphasizes RMF governance, policy development, and continuous monitoring to protect critical information assets. The ideal candidate holds TS/SCI with active poly, 8+ years of related experience, and hands-on experience with NIST SP 800-53/53A, CNSSI 1253, and STIGs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors in Computer Engineering, CS, EE, Information Systems, IT, Cybersecurity or related field.
• Required Experience: 8+ years of related experience.
• Required Technical Skills: Strong documentation skills to create/update policies and procedures.
• Experience with RMF, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53/53A, STIGs.
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Manage Analysts engaged in ensuring the safety of information systems assets and protection of systems from unauthorized access or destruction.
• Support the RMF workflow and processes by proposing, coordinating, implementing and enforcing information system security policies and standards.
• Identify information types, assign security categorizations, and manage information security and privacy risk.
• Develop and maintain a system security plan (SSP) and ensure controls meet CISO guidance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and ensure timely remediation of anomalies and changes.

Skills

Compliance

Computer Security

Information Assurance

Information Technology

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

XACTA 360

Continuum

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management Job Qualifications: Skills: Compliance, Computer Security, Information Assurance, Information Technology (IT) Certifications: None Experience: 8 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an Information Systems Security Management supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an Information Systems Security Management (ISSM), you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an ISSM joining our highly skilled team to be a premier provider of cyber security services to the customer. We provide consummate cyber security risk management “as a service” platform across multiple fabrics and centers. We have responsibility to ensure operational IT capabilities provide the client with necessary timeliness, accuracy and security of information demanded from all our highly professional roles. Be the change, lead our change – join us!

HOW AN ISSO WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Manage Analysts engaged in ensuring the safety of information systems assets and protection of systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction. Provide support for a program, organization, systems or enclaves. Support the Agency RMF Workflow and Processes by proposing, coordinating, implementing and enforcing information system security policies, instructions, standards, and methodologies. Coordinate with the Data Custodian, Project Owner, and ISSM to identify the types of information processed, assign the appropriate security categorizations to the information systems, determine the information security and privacy impacts, and manage information security and privacy risk. Document the controls in the information security and privacy plan (or equivalent document) to ensure implemented controls meet or exceed the minimal controls defined by CISO guidance. Maintain current system information in XACTA (e.g., POCs, artifacts) to support organizational requirements and processes (e.g., communication, contingency planning, training, data calls) Evaluate the impact of network and system changes using RMF processes. Ensure anomalies identified under the Sponsor's Information Security Continuous Monitoring activities are addressed and remediated in a manner that commensurate with the risks posed to the system from the anomalies. Submit recommendations to the stakeholders for system configuration deviations from the required baseline. Develop and maintain a system security plan (SSP) Conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance with SSP. Ensure configuration management for security-relevant IS software, hardware and firmware is maintained and documented. Ensure system recovery processes are monitored to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals Formally notify the appropriate individuals when changes occur that might affect authorization Participate in governance and project reviews identified by the Sponsor

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Bachelors (Computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline)
• Required Experience: 8+ yrs
• Required Technical Skills: Require strong documentation skills to create and update policies, process documentation and procedures
• Experience with XACTA 360, Continuum and other SCAP Compliant tools
• Demonstrated experience with RMF, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53/53A, and STIGs
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraph
• Preferred Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Information Systems auditor (CISA) NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NCSF) AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professiona

Location

McLean, VA - On Customer Site GDIT

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 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

The likely salary range for this position is $159,800 - $216,200. 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: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA McLean - Customer Proprietary (VAC393)

Additional Work Locations: 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.

Identity Verification Process

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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