Req ID: RQ176256

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required: SSBI (T5)

Job Family: Information Security

Skills:

Cybersecurity,Information Security,Information Systems,Systems Security

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) – Active Top Secret / SCI Eligibility Required

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY OFFICER (ISS0) . Join a high optempo, mission critical team in support of a DoD joint service organization at the highest levels of the federal government in the heart of our nation’s capital. As an ISSO, you provide subject matter expertise in effectively monitoring, managing, assessing, and evaluating information security programs. You will conduct self-assessments, prepare reports and develop new policies, instructions and training. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As the ISSO, you will monitor and operate successful cyber security programs IAW DoD policies to ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an ISSO joining our team to bring professionalism and integrity to a fast-paced environment that offers extensive options for training, certification, and career advancement. When we succeed, you succeed and together our best becomes better.

HOW A N ISSO WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Plannings, developing, implementing, and maintaining programs, policies, and procedures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of stand-alone systems, networks, and data.

• Providing system security management to ensure stand-alone systems/networks are operated and maintained in accordance with (IAW) regulatory guidelines and in-house implemented policies and procedures.

• Administering the unit’s security training by ensuring users, operators and managers are provided awareness training for their level of responsibility and administering refresher training as necessary.

• Identifying unit-unique training requirements and provide to the Government ISSO.

• Preparing and/or assisting in the development of system/network accreditation documentation.

• Initiating action on re-accreditation when changes affecting security occurs.

• Preparing, distributing and maintaining plans, instructions, guidance, and standing operating procedures concerning the security of system operations.

• Ensuring Automated Information System (AIS) activities comply with established security procedures.

• Developing and reviewing computer system operating instructions for security procedures.

• Administering and implementing the computer security program.

• Assistingwith data transfers, reviews of medical devices, issuance of CDs, and working closely with the GovernmentISSO and Branch Chief to enhance the security program.

• Conducting risk assessments on equipment, systems/networks IAW regulations and policies governing information systems security.

• Responding to AIS incidents, performing initial evaluation of each incident, beginning corrective measures, and reporting and tracking all incidents.

• Designing, installing, maintaining and administration of AIS systems and network equipment to support program operations.

• Performing security and vulnerability testing and implementing all necessary patches and upgrades to stand-alone in-house networks.

• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of equipment costs, external assistance costs, software licensing, and personnel costs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Required Education : Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field.

• Required Experience : Minimum five (5) or Ten (10) years of relevant experience in information systems security in the DOD sector

• Required Technical Skills : Must have qualifications outlined in DoD Instruction 8570.01-M for an Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II.

• Security Clearance Level : Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility(adjudicated within the last 3 years)

• Required Skills and Abilities: You must show you have experience in:

• Working with senior government and military personnel and have exceptional written and verbal presentation skills.

• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of physical requirements for accreditation and processing within Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) and Special Access Program Facilities (SAPFs).

• Producing, handling, storing, transmitting, and transporting classified materials, up to and including Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAPs) and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

• Possessing and exhibiting excellent communication skills, with the ability to draft and present effective (clear and concise) reports, both written and oral

• Efficiently, effectively, and professionally interacting with Civilian, Military, and Contractor personnel.

• Conducting yourself in a professional manner and a high sense of integrity, working in a stressful and fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrating outstanding customer service and communication skills while interfacing daily with senior executives (SES), senior ranking military officers, and other military and civilian personnel internal and external to the organization.

• Being flexible and adapting to an ever-changing environment.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Military experience

• Location: On Customer Site, Washington, District of Columbia

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

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The likely salary range for this position is $116,979 - $143,750. 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.

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 30 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.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.