Senior Cybersecurity Advisor: Risk, Compliance & Cloud

General Dynamics Information Technology; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a senior cybersecurity professional to implement and maintain the Network Services Information Assurance program in Bethesda, MD.

You will drive security controls, risk assessments, and compliance with NIH/HHS guidance while coordinating with security teams and executives. Responsibilities include leading the creation of security documentation, overseeing ATO processes, and maintaining system documentation such as SSPs and data flows, with

Qualifications

• BS degree or higher in CS/IS or equivalent with 15+ years of experience.
• One or more of the listed certifications: Security+, CAP, CISSP, CISA, CEH.
• Deep knowledge of Federal security policies, standards and NIST frameworks.
• Experience in requirements analysis, mitigation and control implementation.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Implement the Network Services IA program and ensure security controls function correctly.
• Standardize templates, processes, and policies per NIH and HHS guidance.
• Participate in NIH and CIT security working groups.
• Lead development and maintenance of security documentation including POA&M and waivers.
• Conduct annual risk assessments, security impact analyses, and support incident response.
• Oversee ATO-related activities for Network Services.
• Maintain SSPs, architecture diagrams, and data flows documentation.
• Conduct continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and reviews.
• Manage remediation activities and waiver documentation.

Skills

Security certifications

Federal security policies knowledge

NIST / RMF knowledge

Requirements analysis & controls

Public Trust eligibility

Education

BS in Computer Science / Information Systems or equivalent

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a senior cybersecurity professional to implement and maintain the Network Services Information Assurance program in Bethesda, MD.

You will drive security controls, risk assessments, and compliance with NIH/HHS guidance while coordinating with security teams and executives. Responsibilities include leading the creation of security documentation, overseeing ATO processes, and maintaining system documentation such as SSPs and data flows, with