IA/Cyber Security Engineer

IT Risk And Compliance Specialist Senior

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as an IT Risk and Compliance Specialist Senior at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As an IT Risk and Compliance Specialist Senior, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM). You will play a crucial role in supporting the design, development, engineering, integration, and technical / operational support to employ specified NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and Deployed Forces (DF) portion of the Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN). You will support NETCOM in applying cyber security to Army Enterprise programs at various life cycle stages. Support the protection of information systems and assets by ensuring their safety and preventing unauthorized access or destruction. The role's impact is to maintain mission readiness and information integrity by implementing and monitoring a comprehensive security infrastructure in accordance with Army cybersecurity policies, including AR 25-2 and AR 25-1. Collaborate with enterprise teams and stakeholders to integrate information assurance into system planning and development. The goal is to ensure that security is a core part of all enterprise systems, and to plan, analyze, and document security measures that align with mission objectives. Drive the implementation of enterprise-wide defense-in-depth strategies and security hardening initiatives to secure the network and its assets. The team innovates by applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to resolve cybersecurity challenges and achieve accreditation for Army information technology systems. This ensures systems meet strict security standards while remaining operational and effective for the mission. Utilize DoW security hardening, collection, and assessment tools such as STIGs, ACAS, SCAP, and Nessus to evaluate system vulnerabilities. The role also uses Microsoft Office Suite and Visio for technical writing, documentation, and the creation of security architectures and network diagrams. The work is supported by strong technical writing, critical thinking, and communication skills to effectively document and present security findings.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The IT Risk and Compliance Specialist Senior must have: Education: SecurityX or CISSP and any computing environment certification Experience: 8+ years of related experience Technical skills: Cybersecurity documentation and system authorization artifacts (System Security Plan, lifecycle documentation, continuous monitoring plan, Security Assessment Plan, Security Assessment Report, Risk Assessment, etc.). Security clearance level: Secret Role requirements: Current understanding of Army Enterprise LWN capabilities, tools, procedures, and operational constructs. Proficiency of the Risk Management Framework (RMF).