IT and Cyber Risk Auditor Principal (ISSE)

General Dynamics - IT; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking an IT & Cyber Risk Auditor Principal to lead enterprise-level IT and cybersecurity risk assessments across federal programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen risk posture, evaluate controls, and deliver remediation strategies that support secure mission-critical systems.

You will partner with leadership to communicate risk implications, drive improvements, and oversee audit activities including documentation, reports, and client

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT audits or cybersecurity risk management
• Experience auditing government or federal contractors
• Experience with cloud security risk assessments
• Strong communication to executive audiences
• Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead IT and cybersecurity risk audits and assessments
• Evaluate IT general and cybersecurity controls
• Assess compliance with NIST, RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, ISO 27001
• Document control gaps and remediation strategies
• Prepare audit reports and executive briefings
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for remediation
• Support system Certification and Accreditation processes

Skills

IT audits

Cyber risk management

Information assurance

Cloud security

Incident response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

DoD 8570/8140 certifications

Tools

XACTA

NIST RMF

Splunk

Security Center

McAfee ePO

Job description

Your Impact

Own your opportunity as an IT & Cyber Risk Auditor Principal at GDIT. You’ll lead enterprise-level IT and cybersecurity risk and compliance assessments that help secure the systems and data vital to our national security missions. At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

As a trusted audit leader, you’ll evaluate cyber and IT controls, identify risk exposure, and influence remediation strategies while partnering with cross‑functional teams to strengthen enterprise risk posture. Your work will have meaningful impact across federal government and defense programs.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and execute rigorous IT and cybersecurity risk audits and assessments
• Evaluate IT general controls, cybersecurity controls, and risk management processes
• Assess compliance with federal frameworks and guidance (e.g., NIST, RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, ISO 27001)
• Identify and document control gaps, risk exposures, and areas for process improvement
• Provide risk‑based recommendations and actionable insights to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Support preparation of audit reports and executive briefings
• Manage and execute system Certification and Accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with security controls and requirements outlined in agency policies.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, IT, compliance, and program teams to drive remediation and sustainable improvements
• Participate in internal and external audit activities, including customer assessments
• Experience using XACTA data base applications and the ICD 503, NIST 800-83 rev4 policy
• Review monthly vulnerability scan reports and track and address weaknesses in plans as needed.
• Perform security system event analysis, investigation, and validation
• Provide incident response to classification spills, malware infection, misconfiguration exposure, internal inappropriate behavior and technical issue
• Perform Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) assessments and annual reporting
• Work and completing multiple Authority to Operate (ATO) security packages simultaneously

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• 5+ years of progressive experience to an intermediate level in IT audits, cybersecurity risk management, or information assurance
• Experience using XACTA data base applications and the ICD 503, NIST 800-83 rev4 policy
• Experience with Splunk, Security Center, Telos XACTA, and MacAfee EPO
• Expertise with cybersecurity and IT control frameworks and compliance requirements
• Experience conducting complex IT and cybersecurity audits in government or federal contracting environments
• Experience with cloud security risk assessments and modern technologies
• Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to influence technical and executive audiences
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and re‑prioritize work in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to learn an application environment in order to update or create supported security documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military training in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field
• Maintain certification in accordance with DoW Directive 8140.01 Cyberspace Workforce Management requirements
• Applicable certifications include: SecurityX / CASP+, CGRC/CAP, GSEC, GSNA, Security+, SSCP, CISSP, CISM
• Currently hold certification in good standing to satisfy IAM Level II (Information Assurance Management Level 2) per DoW 8570/8140
• Hold a current security clearance of Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with an in‑scope counter‑intelligence (CI) or full‑scope polygraph. Successfully completed Tier 5 investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the last 5 years, or requires candidate to have been enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program within the last 5 years

GDIT Is Your Place

At GDIT, you’ll work alongside mission‑first teams solving some of the nation’s most complex cybersecurity challenges. Our people grow here — with opportunities for career development, continuous learning, professional certifications, and internal mobility. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay, robust benefits, and a culture dedicated to your success.

Own your opportunity.

Join a community where your work makes a real difference to mission success and national security.