Cyber Systems Engineer

Job Qualifications Assessment & Authorization (A&A), RMF, Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) Type of Requisition Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess Top Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required None Job Family Cyber and IT Risk Management Skills Assessment & Authorization (A&A), RMF, Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) Certifications None Experience 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required Yes Job Description The work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USSTRATCOM. USSTRATCOM is a Combatant Command responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and enterprise IT services essential to national security. It oversees Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), Global Strike, and Missile Threat Assessments, working closely with other Combatant Commands, Services, and defense agencies. SCITLS will be a key component that will ensure mission success and the safety of the U.S. and its allies by providing 24/7 IT services and network support for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environment. System Lifecycle & Engineering: Provide multi-disciplinary engineering, integration, sustainment, and life cycle management for GOC Mission Systems and USSTRATCOM Enterprise connectivity, ensuring security requirements are addressed across all phases. Cybersecurity Architecture & Risk Reduction: Perform cybersecurity artifact consolidation, system architecture assessment, risk reduction, and secure integration across personnel, hardware, software, and support facilities. Risk Management Framework (RMF) & Assessment Documentation: Develop, review, evaluate, and endorse RMF system assessment documentation to provide written authorization recommendations to the AO, DAO, or Government Program Managers and simultaneously ensure all system authorization documentation is continuously maintained, current, and accessible to properly authorized individuals. Cyber Policy & Compliance: Provide expert input for formulating cybersecurity policies based on the RMF, leveraging advanced knowledge of DoW, National, and service-level security standards. Strategic Studies & Engineer Support: Provide IA expertise to technical studies, risk assessments, and evaluations to optimize organizational security posture & support the planning, development, testing & delivery of holistic, secure IT solutions tailored for GOC Mission Systems What You'll Need To Succeed BS/MS degree in related field; may be substituted for additional years of experience 10+ years of experience Security Clearance Level: Must have a current/active Top Secret/SCI clearance Required Certifications: ITIL 5 Foundation certified within 9 months of start; Upon start date, certification commensurate with DoW 8140 Workforce i.e: Accepted: SEC+/SecurityX, CASP+, CCSP, CGRC/CAP Preferred: CISSP, CASP, CISM, CGRC Location: Offutt AFB, NE Proven ability to implement the Risk Management Framework (RMF), manage Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, conduct Security Test and Evaluations (ST&E), and maintain critical documentation like System Security Plans (SSPs) and POA&Ms. Expert knowledge of Department of War (DoW) & Intelligence Community (IC) cybersecurity standards, frameworks, and RMF Strong capability to advise and communicate information security solutions that strictly adhere to DoW security policies, compliance mandates, and customer requirements to senior leaders. Proficiency in conducting periodic assessments of systems, networks, and enclaves to validate security controls and identify configuration deviations. Experience evaluating, validating, and mitigating cybersecurity risks, tracking remediation efforts using tools such as eMASS, XACTA, ACAS, and Remedy. Hands-on experience ensuring network devices (routers, switches, firewalls), servers, and access control lists are properly configured, patched, and fully compliant with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) Hardware/software integration & configuration Ability to oversee and guide cybersecurity personnel in system analysis, patch management, and Cyber Tasking Order compliance to minimize insider threats and security risks. Willingness to support ongoing security investigations, periodic audits, hardware/software research, and the integration of new technologies. Comfort in public speaking- position will require occasional briefing audiences up to and including General Officer/Senior Executive Service Gdit Is Your Place Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision) 401K with company match Educational Assistance and eLearning Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement Rewards and Recognition programs Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking The likely salary range for this position is $129,813 - $161,000. 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 Telecommuting Options Onsite Work Location USA NE Offutt AFB 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. Our Identity Verification Process As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr