Senior Information Security Officer (ISSO) - TS/SCI + Poly

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); McLean (VA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility & career growth

Paid education & certifications

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in McLean, VA to support customer activities. The role focuses on information assurance, RMF implementation, and cloud security across AWS and commercial platforms.

The ISSO will coordinate cyber security policies, maintain security postures, write SSPs and assessment documentation, and participate in risk management review boards. TS/SCI with active polygraph is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a closely related discipline (Computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity)
• 8+ years of related experience
• Experience coordinating and implementing cyber security policies, standards and processes
• Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure, Commercial cloud and cloud security
• Understanding of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, RMF, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253
• Strong written and oral communication skills to write technical analysis reports and security plans

Responsibilities

• Provide information assurance support to system(s) and program
• Coordinate and implement cyber security policies, standards and processes
• Maintain operational security posture through RMF for system(s) and ensure security procedures are followed
• Evaluate security solutions to meet requirements for processing classified information
• Prepare and review documentation including SSPs, C&A packages, architecture diagrams, contingency and incident response plans
• Support risk management review boards
• Perform vulnerability scanning and risk assessment using NIST 800-53 and POA&M
• Ensure understanding of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, RMF, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253
• Write technical analysis reports and security plans

Skills

AWS

Cybersecurity

POA&M

RMF

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a closely related discipline

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) in McLean, VA to support customer activities. The role focuses on information assurance, RMF implementation, and cloud security across AWS and commercial platforms.

The ISSO will coordinate cyber security policies, maintain security postures, write SSPs and assessment documentation, and participate in risk management review boards. TS/SCI with active polygraph is required.