Cyber Security Project Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph in McLean, Virginia at General Dynamics Information Technology

USA VA McLean - Customer Proprietary (VAC036)
Full time
RQ220092
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:
Computer Security, Information System Security, RMF
Certifications:
None
Experience:
10 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Advance your career while impacting our national security in Cyber Security Project Engineer at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
• Experience: 10+ years
• Required skills:
• Experience serving as an ISSM, ISSO, ISSE.
• Strong background in systems security practices, policies, regulations, and guidelines.
• Experience in system design and implementation with emphasis on cybersecurity principles, issues, and technologies.
• Professional experience in IT, information assurance, and information security roles.
• Experience with Non-Title 50 (NT-50) information systems and Enterprise/IC networks.
• Ability to write and review complex technical documents addressing system design and security controls.
• Proven ability to organize, plan, and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex technical information.
• Experience with the full Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle.
• Security clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Desired skills:
• Experience with the client's enterprise networks, systems, policies, and cybersecurity guidance.
• Experience with security protocols, tools, and software.
• Background in developing and implementing information, physical, and protective security policies.
• Familiarity with system design and cybersecurity technologies.
• Ability to assess emerging technologies for security implications.
• Demonstrated leadership, independence, teamwork, and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with the client's Project Management Framework and RMF.
• Experience consulting and interpreting security policy across clients and partner organizations.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CEH, Security+, Network+, CCNA, CCSP, AWS).
• Location: McLean, VA (On Customer Site)
• Work schedule: M-F, 8 hrs per day, with coverage at least between 8am-2pm
• US Citizenship Required

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

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 $162,037 - $219,227. 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 VA McLean

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 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 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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