IT Risk and Compliance Principal

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA DC Washington
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ217072


Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Information Security Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management Information Systems
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

IT RISK AND COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST PRINCIPAL

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as an IT Risk and Compliance Specialist Senior at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

Transform technology into opportunity as an IT Risk and Compliance Specialist Principal with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled IT Risk and Compliance Specialist Principal to join the Technology Shared Services (TSS) Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) team. The TSS GRC team provides services across GDIT Divisions / Programs to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of GDIT and our customers' information systems while supporting compliance governance with relevant regulations and standards. This opportunity is for a pending government task order award.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and possess deep expertise in IT risk management, regulatory compliance, and information security, as well as proven experience in a leadership role with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders

HOW THE IT RISK AND COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST PRINCIPAL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Govern the cyber security hygiene of GDIT's and our customer's information technology systems ensuring their integrity and protection.
• Monitor, analyze and assess the security posture of GDIT's and our customer's Cloud and on-premises environments for security gaps, access controls, network settings, misconfigurations, and areas of high risks based on industry's best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate and current security documentation including plans, processes, architecture, audit findings and records (i.e., corrective actions).
• Implement security audit reviews verifying that the audit records are collected and reviewed.
• Proactively monitor emerging security threats and technology advancements to recommend and implement process and tools improvements.
• Recommend and implement process and tools improvements.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, information/cyber security or a related field or relative experience
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in IT risk management, IT compliance, or information security, with a significant portion in a leadership role (e.g., ISSO, ISSE, ISSM)
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA
• Creation and submission of Authorization to Operate (ATO) package
• Experience in security role managing projects as well as delivering and supporting customer security requirements
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate across multi-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience performing complex technical tasks with minimal direction
• Possesses experience with communicating and presenting technical solutions and status to executives, key stakeholders and decision makers
• Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., Firewalls, VPNs, SIEM, End Point Protection, Vulnerability & Compliance Scanning, Identity & Access Management)
• Strong understanding of security boundary protection strategies to include Intrusion Detection/Prevention devices, compensating controls, and firewall rules
• Experience supporting new business opportunities developing solutions, participating in oral presentations, and supporting costing / pricing
• IT risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST 800-171, 800-172, 800-53, ISO 27001, COBIT)
• Security and privacy controls (e.g., CIS Level 2, DISA STIG)
• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
• Security authorization process (e.g., FedRAMP, ATO)
• IT audits and associated processes

PREFERRED:

• ServiceNow architecture
• Contingency planning and disaster recovery

CLEARANCE:

• Active security clearance (Top Secret or Department of Energy(DoE) Q)

LOCATION:

• On-site at customer location either in Germantown, MD or Washington DC

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

The likely salary range for this position is $123,250 - $166,750. 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:
10-25%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:
USA MD Germantown

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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, 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 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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