Information Security Director

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

• $170K — $205K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity management
  • Possession of a relevant security certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM)
  • Master's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated experience with DoW RMF and ZTRA
  • At least 2 years in a lead or management role as a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP)
  • Strong knowledge of IDS, VPN systems, and vulnerability management

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and oversight for cybersecurity operations
  • Ensure delivery of quality services and support
  • Lead audits for secure operations against threats
  • Develop and recommend cybersecurity policies for compliance
  • Assess assigned systems for security posture and risk
  • Investigate security incidents and prepare reports
  • Train and mentor staff to meet performance goals

Benefits

  • Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Educational assistance and eLearning opportunities
  • Internal mobility support for career advancement
  • Rewards and recognition programs
  • Innovative, collaborative environment fostering critical thinking
Full Job Description
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

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Computer Security, Cybersecurity, System Security
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Cybersecurity Manager

The Cybersecurity Manager shall provide leadership and guidance to ensure the coordination, application, and support for the implementation of Government-directed Cybersecurity efforts. The Cybersecurity Manager ensures contract personnel and delivery of services provide Operations & Support (O&S) for Zero Trust Reference Architecture (ZTRA) implemented measures.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership and management oversight to the cybersecurity work center.
• Ensure consistent, professional delivery of quality services and timely responses to service and support requests.
• Lead audits of computer systems to ensure secure operations and protection against both internal and external threats.
• Develop, lead, and recommend cybersecurity policies and procedures; ensure compliance across the enterprise.
• Oversee assessments of assigned systems to determine security posture and risk.
• Evaluate highly complex security systems using industry best practices to safeguard information systems and databases.
• Recommend preventive and corrective measures as required.
• Oversee development of training materials for cybersecurity education and awareness programs.
• Review security requirements and evaluate complex systems for compliance with established standards, STIGs, and DoW RMF requirements.
• Lead investigations of security incidents, violations, and breaches; prepares reports and deliver analysis to senior leadership.
• Respond to complex cybersecurity inquiries and information requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide technical consultation on highly complex tasks; assists and mentors lower-level technical personnel.
• Conduct cost analyses to determine feasibility of new cybersecurity products or capabilities.
• Ensure reporting documents capture effectiveness measurements, cost savings, and team performance.
• Train, mentor, and motivate staff to meet individual, team, and contractual performance goals; supports career growth and development.
• Establish team goals and strategy to achieve best-in-class performance and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with industry partners to evaluate emerging products and capabilities.
• Prepare reports and recommendations regarding new technologies for senior leadership.
• Provide recommendations for cybersecurity products and solutions; evaluates vendor offerings for suitability and performance.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
  • Current TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • Possession of one of the following certifications:
    • Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
    • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
    • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
    • GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)
  • MS/MA Degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years within the last ten (10) years performing security design, testing, and implementation of integrated networks.
  • ITIL 4 certification (or ability to obtain within 9 months).
  • Demonstrated experience in DoW RMF and ZTRA within the last two consecutive years.
  • Minimum of two (2) years within the last five (5) years serving in a DoW Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) lead or management role.
  • Demonstrated experience with IDS, VPN systems, firewall configurations, system audits, cybersecurity network and host incident response, and vulnerability management and assessments.
  • Demonstrated experience leading incident handling and response teams in the DoW and/or intelligence community.
  • Demonstrated experience developing enterprise IT security policies for information protection on enterprise systems and networks.
  • Experience safeguarding networks from current threats and cyber-attack vectors.
  • Experience applying STIGs within an enterprise architecture.


• Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Educational assistance and eLearning opportunities
• Internal mobility support for career advancement
• Rewards and recognition programs
• An innovative, collaborative environment fostering highly motivated critical thinking

#SCITLS

The likely salary range for this position is $170,144 - $205,275. 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

Additional Work Locations:

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.

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