Cybersecurity Advisor

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

None

Public Trust/Other Required

NACI (T1)

Job Family

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications

Skills

Contingency Planning, FISMA Compliance, NIST, Vulnerability Management

Certifications

None

Experience

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

No

Job Description

General Duties

• Implement the Network Services Information Assurance Program, ensuring security controls function correctly.
• Standardize templates, processes, and policies in alignment with NIH and HHS guidance.
• Participate in NIH and CIT security working groups.
• Lead development and maintenance of security documentation including POA&Ms and waivers.
• Conduct annual risk assessments, security impact analyses, and support incident response.
• Oversee ATO-related activities for Network Services.
• Maintain technical security documentation including SSPs, architecture diagrams, and data flows.
• Conduct continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and compliance reviews.
• Manage and track remediation activities and waiver documentation.

Deliverables

• Conduct assessments of controls Ensure the implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with the SSP and agency policies
• Collaborate with Technical SME (Subject Matter Experts) to capture requirements
• Maintain system information security compliance
• Conduct review of accounts; deactivating unused, active departing employee accounts
• Produce weekly, monthly and quarterly status reports
• Support agency audits on behalf of Network Services and provide required evidence
• Review cybersecurity posture and operational dashboards
• Communicate noteworthy risks or threats to the program and customer executives
• Lead coordination meetings with security teams and stakeholders.
• Oversee modernization and cloud-related security tasks.
• Establish standards and metrics for cybersecurity reporting.
• Participate in governance committees.
• Conduct quarterly risk register reviews.
• Oversee testing activities including penetration tests.
• Support annual enterprise risk assessments and updates to governance materials.

Required Skills

• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent experience (15+ years)
• Must have one or a combination of the following certifications: Security+, CAP, CISSP, CISA, CEH
• Have in-depth knowledge of Federal security policies, standards, guidelines, and NIST frameworks
• Experience in requirements analysis, mitigation and control implementation
• Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust

Desired Skills

• Experience with FISMA, RMF, and the NIST SP 800 series.
• Hands-on vulnerability management experience.
• Project management experience
• Ability to produce high-quality deliverables and manage deadlines.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with diverse teams.

The likely salary range for this position is $165,750 - $224,250. 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

Hybrid

Work Location

USA MD Bethesda - 6555 Rock Spring Dr (MDS014)

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.

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 Our Work

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