Senior Information System Security Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology
Reston, VA, United States
14 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$161,500.0 - $218,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Cloud Computing Cyber Security Information Systems Linux Information Security Management Network Architecture Data Streaming System Testing Splunk

Job description

Deliver security related solutions for enterprise information systems and network architectures as an Information System Security Engineer at GDIT. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in systems security, you’ll ensure information systems, networks and architectures are secure and ready to support mission critical requirements.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As an Information System Security Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is secure. Our work depends on Information Systems Security Engineers joining our team to protect data flows for a wide range of devices.

HOW AN INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • 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.

  • Assist 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.

  • Develop comprehensive system test plans (STP) to assess the security posture of the information systems.

  • Analyze scan results and security findings to prioritize remediation efforts and implement corrective measures.

Requirements

Critical Systems,Security Controls,Security System

Experience:

8 + years of related experience, + Education: Bachelor Degree in an area applicable to this position

  • Required Experience: 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

  • Required Technical Skills: Must be 8570 compliant (IAT Level 2) by date of security indoctrination with any necessary certifications.

  • Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI and Poly

  • Experience with: Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Trellix, Splunk, and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG)’s.

  • Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent communication, problem solving, team player

  • Experience as an ISSO, ISSM, ISSE, or Security Controls Assessor.

  • Experience with Special Access Programs (SAPs) and Intelligence Community.

Benefits & conditions

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.

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.

About the company

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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