Project Manager with TS/SCI With Polygraph Required

General Dynamics Information Technology; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health benefits

Mobility program

Education benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Task Order Lead to advance our cyber security program on-site in McLean, VA. You will guide technical teams, interface with government sponsors, and ensure compliance with risk management and security controls.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of experience in cyber security, a TS/SCI with polygraph, and a proven track record in vulnerability management, cloud security (AWS/Azure), and policy development.

Job description

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Task Order Lead 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 a Task Order Lead, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Task Order Lead 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 A TASK ORDER LEAD WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Communicating with your team and customer to ensure mission success.
• Directing and controlling activities for the customer to ensure that technical requirements are met.
• Interfacing with senior management and negotiating requirements with the sponsor.
• Making decisions and applying cybersecurity and cloud domain knowledge to impact project implementation.
• Oversee and perform technical tasks to include scanning of networks/systems/infrastructure/applications and continuously monitor for vulnerabilities/threats
• Directly engage with government CISO for risk posture, strategy and remediation
• Assist junior level candidates with continuous monitoring tasks which includes patch, asset, incident, configuration, information and license management
• Create, revise and suggest content to cyber security policies, internal process documents and standard operating processes (SOPs)
• Ability to review system and project requirements, architecture, web applications and other artifacts to provide cyber security input, comments and feedback from a Continuous Monitoring position
• Create meeting agendas, meeting minutes and other meeting documentation
• Experience with conducting research and evaluating the latest technologies and software for possible integration into enterprise

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: 10+ yrs
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraph
• Required Technical Skills:
• Strong understanding of Risk Management Framework, NIST 800-53, CNSS 1253, ICD 503 and other relevant security standards
• Experience with recommending security standards and compliance through system monitoring and audits
• Experience conducting vulnerability scans using Nessus, AppDetective and WebInspect and performing analysis on the scans
• Strong understanding of Enterprise Continuous Monitoring, tools, processes, and procedures
• Strong understanding of FISMA audits and the ability to provide input annual basis
• Ability to investigate, report and provide resolution to security incidents
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with external organizations on processes and tools to improve the continuous monitoring of enterprise systems
• Ability to create presentations outlining schedules, security findings and recommendations, and risks
• Experience in AWS and Azure cloud security
• Desired Skills:
• Demonstrated experience in IT best practices regarding application, enterprise system, and network security
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Possesses excellent interpersonal, organizational, writing, communications and briefing skills
• Desired Certifications:
• Security Certifications to include CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, NCSF, CAP
• Cloud certifications in Amazon and Azure cloud technologies
• Location: McLean, VA - On Customer Site

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

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