Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) TS/SCI and poly

Clearance Level
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Category
Information Security
Locations
Herndon, Virginia
Herndon, Virginia
Onsite Workplace
Key Skills For Success

Computer Security

Information Assurance

Information Security

REQ#: RQ185128
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Information Security Analyst Expert

Transform technology into opportunity as an Information Security Analyst Expert with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an Information Security Analyst Expert you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Information Security Analyst Expert joining our team to mitiage security threats, ensuring secure and reliable mission critical systems for our clients.

HOW AN INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST EXPERT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

You will use your experience to work with national security and intelligence community clients to discover their cyber risks, understand policies, and develop mitigation plans. You’ll review technical and environmental details to assess the entire threat landscape. Then, you’ll guide your client through a plan of action with presentations, whitepapers, and milestones. You’ll work with your client to translate security concepts, directives, and controls into action, so they can make the best decisions to secure their mission-critical systems. This is your opportunity to act as an information security specialist while broadening your skills in leading-edge technologies in support of national security. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Required Experience: 10+ years of related experience
● Required Technical Skills:

  • 10+ years of experience with IT and cybersecurity

  • Experience as an ISSO, ISSE, or ISSM 

  • Knowledge of performing assessment and authorization activity for Intelligence Community customers in accordance with ICD 503 requirements


● Security Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI with polygraph
● Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with ICD 503, CNSS, NIST requirements, processes, and controls and control implementation

  • Experience with cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools

  • Experience with operating systems, platforms, and technologies, including Windows, Linux, cloud, and containerization

  • Knowledge of customer IT systems, requirements, and processes for information assurance, assessment, and authorization activities

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Bachelor's degree

  • Advanced Cybersecurity Certifications, including Security +, GSEC, or CISSP


● Location: Herndon, VA
● US Citizenship Required


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 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

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. 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.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

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.

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.