Information Systems Security Manager - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$161K — $218K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of relevant experience in information systems security management
  • Strong knowledge of RMF, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253, and NIST SP 800-53
  • Experience with AWS and SCAP compliant tools
  • US citizenship is required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Responsibilities

  • Support customer RMF workflow by enforcing security policies
  • Review and approve access requests and other authorizations
  • Evaluate network/system changes using RMF processes
  • Manage projects through Authorization and Accreditation from concept to ATO
  • Coordinate with stakeholders on system vulnerabilities
  • Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 controls
  • Conduct internal audits for compliance with RMF requirements

Benefits

  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Dedicated internal mobility team for career growth
  • Opportunities for paid education and certifications
  • Generous paid vacation and holiday time
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Cloud:Amazon Web Services (AWS), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), RMF, Xacta (Platform)
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as an Information Systems Security Managementprofessional supporting customer activities. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

HOW AN ISSM WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
  • Support customer RMF workflow and processes by proposing, coordinating, implementing and enforcing information system security policies, instructions, standards, and methodologies
  • Review and approve customer requests related to accesses, devices, and other authorizations
  • Evaluate the impact of network and system changes using RMF processes and approve the changes
  • Manage multiple projects throughout Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) process from concept to Authority to Operate (ATO)
  • Coordinate with system stakeholders on mitigating system vulnerabilities outlined in POA&Ms
  • Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53 controls and relevant cybersecurity standards
  • Ensure configuration management for security-relevant IS software, hardware and firmware is maintained and documented
  • Ensure system recovery processes are monitored to ensure security features and procedures are properly restored
  • Ensure all IS security-related documentation is current and accessible to properly authorized individuals
  • Formally notify the appropriate individuals when changes occur that might affect authorization
  • Participate in governance and project reviews identified by the customer
  • Require strong documentation skills to create and update policies, process documentation and procedures
  • Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with RMF requirements
  • Demonstrated experience with RMF, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53/53A, and STIGs


WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
  • Education: Bachelors (Computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information systems, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline)
  • Required Experience: 8+ yrs
  • Required Technical Skills:
  • Require strong documentation skills to create and update policies, process documentation and procedures
  • Experience with ServiceNow, Continuum and other SCAP Compliant tools
  • Demonstrated experience with RMF, ICD 503, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53/53A, and STIGs
  • Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active polygraph
  • Preferred Certifications:
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Information Systems auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
  • AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional
  • Location: Bethesda, MD - On Customer Site


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
  • 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

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The likely salary range for this position is $161,500 - $218,500. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA MD Bethesda

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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