Job Description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Information Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Information Security Engineering, Information Systems Security Management, ISSO

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cyber Security Project Engineer

you will help ensure the mission is never interrupted. At GDIT, we deliver clarity with supporting the customer, you will be trusted to solve complex IT issues while delivering outstanding customer service.

Protect the safety and security of our nation as a Cyber Security Project Engineer and help ensure the mission is never interrupted. At GDIT, we deliver clarity. You’ll apply the latest technology and provide operational support to deliver actionable intelligence for the Intelligence Community. Here, your work will have meaning and impact as you deliver your best every day.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 8+ years of related experience

• US Citizenship required

• Location: McLean, VA, On-Site at customer location

• Security Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph

REQUIRED SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience performing as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM), Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), and Information System Security Engineer (ISSE).
• Demonstrated experience supporting systems security practices, policies, regulations, and guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience with system design concepts and implementation, with emphasis on cyber security principles, issues, and technology.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience being responsible for information technology/information assurance/information security work.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience with Non-Title 50 (NT-50) information systems, Enterprise and IC networks and systems.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience writing and reviewing technical documents addressing complex system design and security controls information.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience organizing, planning, and prioritizing multiple tasks to ensure schedules are met.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience communicating, written and oral, complex technical concepts and information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrate experience with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) life cycle.
• Certifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, computer engineering or other technical field or equivalent verifiable work experience

HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS AND DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor’s Enterprise networks and systems.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience with information security protocols and software.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience in information, physical, and protective security policy development and implementation.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience with system design concepts and implementation, with emphasis on cyber security principles, issues, and technology.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience identifying and understanding new technologies and assess their technical capabilities for security concerns.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience leading and managing effectively; self-starter capable of working independently and within a team; adapting to rapidly changing priorities.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience with analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience with the Sponsor.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience with the Sponsor's policies, procedures, and guidance for cyber security.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience or understanding of Sponsor’s Project Management Framework and Risk Management Framework.
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience in consultation and policy interpretation Sponsor’s partners systems security practices, policies, regulations, and guidelines.
• Cyber security certifications (i.e.; CEH, Security+, Network+, CCNA, CCSP, AWS).

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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

The likely salary range for this position is $148,771 - $201,278. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA McLean

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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Job Tags

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