Cybersecurity Specialist

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Pipeline

Job Description

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Cybersecurity Specialist at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to support a mission-critical defense program in Oahu, Hawaii. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise in developing, implementing, and maintaining robust cybersecurity solutions to meet system-wide information security requirements.
• Supports certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation by reviewing content for completeness and compliance and applying system security engineering expertise across areas such as system security design, risk management, cross-domain solutions, encryption, and intrusion detection.
• Performs system installation, configuration maintenance, account management, patching, signature maintenance, and troubleshooting for Information Assurance (IA) and Cyber Network Defense (CND) systems.
• Establishes and satisfies information security requirements based on user needs, policies, regulations, and resource demands, while providing leadership and guidance to junior staff.
• Coordinates with senior representatives from customer organizations to address program goals, milestones, resources, and risks.
• Applies subject matter expertise to both common user information systems and specialized security systems, including classified networks.
• Ensures compliance with cybersecurity principles (confidentiality, integrity, availability, non-repudiation, and access control) and performs incident handling, security testing, auditing, and contingency planning.
• Provides work oversight to ensure accuracy, adherence to deadlines, and the successful management of multiple tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience : 5–6 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity or information systems security.
• Clearance : Active TS clearance (SCI eligibility preferred)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

#DefendTheIndoPacific

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required