Senior Information System Security Engineer

US Citizenship Required

About the role

Deliver security-related solutions for enterprise information systems and network architectures as an Information System Security Engineer at GDIT. Tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. Ensure information systems, networks, and architectures are secure and ready to support mission-critical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical expertise to ensure systems meet Information Assurance (IA) requirements and are properly accredited.
• Designs, develops, and recommends integrated security system and physical control solutions that will ensure proprietary/confidential data and systems are protected.
• Assists IA team in established Authorization and Accreditation (A&A) process using a risk mitigation framework (RMF) across the design lifecycle for classified systems, obtaining and maintaining Interim Authorization to Test (IATT), Authority to Connect (ATC), and Authorization to Operate (ATO).
• Offers technical engineering services for the support of integrated security systems and solutions, managing information-related risks effectively.
• Works closely with the client during the strategic design process to translate security and business requirements into actionable technical designs.
• Develops comprehensive system test plans (STP) to assess the security posture of the information systems.
• Analyzes scan results and security findings to prioritize remediation efforts and implement corrective measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an area applicable to this position.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• Advanced Windows administration capabilities and Linux proficiency.
• Practical experience deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting security tools.
• Experience with C2S Cloud or DevOpsSec.
• Must be 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) by date of security indoctrination with any necessary certifications.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Trellix, Splunk, and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

Skills

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience as an ISSO, ISSM, ISSE, or Security Controls Assessor.
• Experience with Special Access Programs (SAPs) and Intelligence Community.

Benefits

• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages (medical, dental, vision).
• Internal mobility team dedicated to career growth.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, parental leave, military leave, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $161,500 - $218,500. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Onsite work location: USA VA Reston (on customer site).