Security Director

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Security Director to guide security programs for a large Department of State contract, ensuring compliance and risk management.

You will lead a security team, develop procedures with government agencies, and coordinate with business and technology teams to protect critical missions. This role requires 10+ years progressive experience, 5+ years in related roles, a Secret clearance, and a Bachelor's degree, with opportunities to shape security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years related experience and 10 years progressive experience.
• Security Clearance: Secret.

Responsibilities

• Manage a security team to ensure compliance with government regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Lead the development and implementation of security procedures in coordination with government agencies and company management to ensure adherence to the security requirements during contract performance.
• Resolve security-related issues arising under the contract, including investigating security violations and preparing incident reports specifying corrective and preventative actions.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to identify, report, and mitigate risks.
• Drive alignment of GDIT capabilities to client needs.

Skills

Federal government programs

Team leadership

Security reporting

Incident reporting

Risk mitigation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SECURITY DIRECTOR

Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as a Security Director at GDIT. Here, you’ll enable the success of the most critical government missions and the growth of a meaningful career in Security Operations.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Security Director, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Department of State. You will play a crucial role in managing the security function for a large, highly complex Department of State contract, ensuring compliance with government regulations and company policies.

• Manage a security team to ensure compliance with government regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Lead the development and implementation of security procedures in coordination with government agencies and company management to ensure adherence to the security requirements during contract performance.
• Resolve security-related issues arising under the contract, including investigating security violations and preparing incident reports specifying corrective and preventative actions.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to identify, report, and mitigate risks.
• Drive alignment of GDIT capabilities to client needs.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT.

The Security Director must have:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: 5+ years of related experience and 10 years of progressive experience

Security Clearance: Secret

Role Requirements:

• Ten (10) years of progressive experience managing the implementation, execution, and oversight of large scale, highly complex Federal Government programs, including three (3) years leading large, diverse teams to foster customer service, innovative solutions, and proactive communication.
• Ability to prepare management, business, technical, and personnel reports, reviews, and documents for internal and external use
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills and work ethic.
• Knowledge of federal security regulations that apply to contract operations.
• Ability to strategically assess clients' business and identify improvement opportunities.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off.
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.