Cybersecurity Lead

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA DC Washington
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ214488


Type of Requisition:
Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
Other

Job Family:
Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Cloud Security, Information System Security, Security Controls, System Security, Threat Detection
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking Cybersecurity Lead for a federal client in Washington D.C. area.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

Cybersecurity Lead will

• Perform security hardening for client's cloud environment
• Implement necessary security measures for AI operations such as Data encryption in transit and at rest, Access control and identity management, Adherence to risk management principles in NIST AI Risk Management Framework and agency policy
• Operate within FedRAMP(moderate) authorized services appropriate for the agency's data
• Comply with FISMA, implement controls aligned to NIST SP 800-53, adopt Zero Trust patterns (NIST SP 800-207), and ensure audit logging and continuous monitoring
• Implement Zero Trust principles, least privilege, and role/persona-based access-controlled workspaces
• Support Section 508 accessibility for user interfaces and documentation
• Support clients ATO requirements
• Provide an annual risk assessment on how security controls are being followed
• Review and document the external systems security assessment report in the above-mentioned risk assessment on an annual basis
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT.

• Strong background in network security, threat detection, and vulnerability management
• In-depth knowledge of securing cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and services related to big data
• Proficiency in data encryption, masking, anonymization, and data loss prevention (DLP
• Specific expertise in securing large-scale data systems and AI/ML models
• Proven experience in handling security incidents from detection and analysis to recovery and post-incident reporting
• Current Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification
• Current Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) Certification
• Current CompTIA Cloud+ Certification
• Ability to support 24x7 environment for business critical and contractual SLA impacting issues
• Security clearance level: Candidates must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust level clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher and authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
• US citizenship Preferred.

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 with customer approval
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

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The likely salary range for this position is $169,604 - $229,464. 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:
Remote

Work Location:
USA DC Washington

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.

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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