Journey Systems Engineer

Gdh Consulting, Inc.; Kearneysville (WV); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

GDH is seeking a Senior IT Governance Specialist to support enterprise SaaS governance, security, and lifecycle management in a complex enterprise environment.

You will define governance framework, maintain SaaS catalog, lead evaluation of new SaaS requests, coordinate security/compliance reviews, implement RBAC, monitor costs, and collaborate with security, procurement, and platform teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 6 to 9 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE, CySA+, or CCNA Security, as applicable to the position.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT-related roles, including at least 1 year of experience working with Jira.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining and implementing the enterprise SaaS governance framework, including policies, standards, and lifecycle management processes.
• Establish and maintain a centralized SaaS catalog, including application details, ownership, data classifications, and risk profiles.
• Lead evaluation processes for new SaaS requests, coordinating security, compliance, legal, and operational reviews.
• Collaborate with internal and external security teams to track cybersecurity requests and evaluate authorization-related documentation and artifacts.
• Define and support role-based access control (RBAC), least-privilege principles, and user provisioning and deprovisioning processes.
• Track system-level costs and monitor capacity, utilization, and user statistics.
• Assist in developing and maintaining access control and audit processes.
• Serve as a technical resource for managing, securing, and operationalizing SaaS solutions.
• Provide guidance on application lifecycle management, including intake, approval, renewal, and retirement.
• Collaborate with development, security, procurement, and platform teams to support established compliance and operational standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Public Trust eligibility

Independent worker

Experience with SaaS governance

SaaS security knowledge

Ability to obtain Public Trust

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Jira

Job description

Role Summary

This position supports Low Code Application Platforms and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions within a complex enterprise environment, with a focus on governance, management, security, and lifecycle oversight. The role requires knowledge of enterprise SaaS frameworks and operational standards and contributes to the development and implementation of secure, cost-effective SaaS practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining and implementing the enterprise SaaS governance framework, including policies, standards, and lifecycle management processes.
• Establish and maintain a centralized SaaS catalog, including application details, ownership, data classifications, and risk profiles.
• Lead evaluation processes for new SaaS requests, coordinating security, compliance, legal, and operational reviews.
• Collaborate with internal and external security teams to track cybersecurity requests and evaluate authorization-related documentation and artifacts.
• Define and support role-based access control (RBAC), least-privilege principles, and user provisioning and deprovisioning processes.
• Track system-level costs and monitor capacity, utilization, and user statistics.
• Assist in developing and maintaining access control and audit processes.
• Serve as a technical resource for managing, securing, and operationalizing SaaS solutions.
• Provide guidance on application lifecycle management, including intake, approval, renewal, and retirement.
• Collaborate with development, security, procurement, and platform teams to support established compliance and operational standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 6 to 9 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE, CySA+, or CCNA Security, as applicable to the position.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT-related roles, including at least 1 year of experience working with Jira.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust determination.
• Experience with SaaS governance within federal government or other complex enterprise environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with enterprise software delivery pipelines, shared data systems, or related technology environments is preferred.

Pay Range: USD $94,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 annually

This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.

About GDH

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are

GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department. Please visit our notice of collection for California applicants.