Cybersecurity Information Assurance/Security Assessor - Hybrid Work Opportunity

Clearance Level

Top Secret

REQ#: RQ198129

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

GDIT is seeking a Cybersecurity Information Assurance/Security Assessor to provide support on our Defense Enterprise Office Solution (DEOS) Cloud Service Offering contract.

This position is a combination of remote (20%) and onsite (80%) support at either Crystal City, VA or Fort Meade MD . Please be advised that no travel costs will be provided.

How a Cybersecurity Information Assurance/Security Assessor will make an impact:

Provide cybersecurity support and guidance for overall confidentiality, availability, and integrity of capabilities in MS Azure environments. This role works closely with the Government Cybersecurity Lead, as well as the other areas supporting the customer (e.g. Engineering, Operations) and is expected to represent the customer in various briefings and meetings with senior leadership.
Participate in risk assessment during the Accreditation and Authorization process.
Design, develop, test, implement, and integrate information assurance architecture, system, or system components.
Participate in information systems risk assessments and design security countermeasures to mitigate identified risks.
Ensure the architecture and design of DoD information systems (IS) are functional and secure.
As necessary, design and develop IA or IA enabled products, interface specifications, and approaches to secure the environment.
Utilize experience and judgment to plan and accomplish the organization's security related goals.
Support system or network designs that encompass multiple boundaries to include those with differing data protection/classification requirements.
Report to IA issues with separate reporting to other senior management for network operational requirements, as necessary.
Provide support services for protecting the DoDIN from cyber threats, both foreign and domestic, through the use of cybersecurity systems, in combination with Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures (TTP) and information sharing with DOD, DHS, and other federal agencies.
Support cyber threat hunt initiatives to search for signs of malicious activities or security vulnerabilities within an organization’s network or digital infrastructure.
Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents and provide high quality reports on findings and strategies of mitigation.

What you’ll need to succeed (Required):

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years’ experience required.
Active TS/SCI or active TS with SCI eligibility required.
Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required.
3+ years’ experience supporting Microsoft Azure in a large-scale environment.
Demonstrated understanding of Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications Systems (JWICS) and enhanced security requirements and accreditation process.
Expert knowledge of commonly used cybersecurity systems to include, but not limited to, DoD Host Based Security System (HBSS), Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring (CMRS), Joint Incident Management System (JIMS), Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) and DHS Information Assurance Compliance System (IACS).
Experience in cybersecurity programs policies and implementation for Department of Defense (DoD) impact level 6 and impact level 7.
Expert knowledge implementing heightened security controls for sensitive systems (i.e., AC, PE, IA, AU and PS).
Experience in Cyber Network Defense (CND) / Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) as required to meet DOD Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program (DOD 8570.01-M) Security Categorization and Control Selection for National Security Systems (CNSSI 1253) and Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations (NIST 800-53) standards.
Experience with Azure Sentinel, Lighthouse and Defender ATP.
Experience with DoD RMF process, ACAS and HBSS.

What you’ll need to succeed (Desired):

IAT Level III preferred (CISSP, CASP CE, CCNP, CISA).
Experience with commercial cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Experience with Agile software development is a plus.

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

8 + 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 $127,500 - $172,500. 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.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers 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 over 50 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.

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