Senior Principal Information Security Analyst

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional for a DoD program located at Andrews AFB, MD. The role focuses on information assurance, RMF compliance, and vulnerability management across DoW networks and allied systems.

Responsibilities include coordinating with government teams, conducting audits, and guiding less-experienced staff, while maintaining required clearances and upholding DoW security standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• BA/BS degree – may substitute additional years of experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques.
• Must meet DoW 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II (e.g. CASP CE).
• Requires understanding of DoW RMF (800-53 Rev 4 and Rev 5).
• Requires understanding of DoW policies and procedures, including FIPS 199, FIPS 200, NIST 800-53 and other applicable policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs Cybersecurity activities for a large Program; coordinates with government staff to assist in policy, standards, and procedures.
• Utilize resources to conduct Cybersecurity activities, and report on overall program security posture.
• Conduct network and system audits for vulnerabilities using STIGs, DISA SCAP, ACAS, ESS Policy Auditor.
• Ability to create, track and review Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and conduct solution identification.
• Communicate threat information to Government leaders and Cybersecurity staff to mitigate threats.
• Carries out RMF to ascertain information systems' security posture and coordinate testing.
• Maintain the Security Accreditation status for DoW classified networks.
• Coordinate with AFRL/USAF and others in support of audits and inspections and provide documentation.
• Evaluate firewall change requests and assess organizational risk.
• Provide guidance on vulnerability countermeasures or mitigation of non-compliant controls.
• Ensure integrity and protection of networks through monitoring vulnerability scanners.
• Perform periodic system audits and vulnerability assessments including access control.
• Provide guidance and work leadership to less-experienced staff.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Skills

Information System Security

System Security

Technical Security

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional for a DoD program located at Andrews AFB, MD. The role focuses on information assurance, RMF compliance, and vulnerability management across DoW networks and allied systems.

Responsibilities include coordinating with government teams, conducting audits, and guiding less-experienced staff, while maintaining required clearances and upholding DoW security standards.