Sr. Principal Information System Security Officer (ISSO) (Full-Scope Polygraph Clearance Required)

Type of Requisition

Pipeline

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

Information Assurance, Penetration Testing, Risk Assessments, Security Evaluations, Security Reviews

Certifications

None

Experience

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Job Description

GDIT is seeking a highly skilled and multi-faceted Information System Security Officer (ISSO) for a critical contract role supporting a commercial cloud service provider's mission-critical systems. This position requires the employee to report full time on site in McLean, VA.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and seasoned professional with extensive, hands-on experience navigating the FedRAMP, Impact Level 6 (IL6), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements for classified commercial cloud services and cross domain solutions. This role requires a unique blend of technical engineering prowess, security assessment and auditing skills, deep expertise in continuous monitoring, and the polish to communicate risk to executive leadership. You will be a key contributor to our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program, supporting the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and ISSO Lead in ensuring the unyielding security and integrity of mission-critical systems.

The ISSO will support the following key areas -

• RMF & Assessment and Authorization (A&A)
• Security Engineering & System Hardening
• Security Control Assessor (SCA) & Auditing
• Continuous Monitoring & GRC

Additionally, the ISSO will -

• Support Assessment & Authorization (A&A) execution for classified commercial cloud service offerings, and Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) as needed, through the entire respective FedRAMP/DoW IL6 and/or RMF lifecycles to obtain and maintain the applicable authorizations.
• Assist in maintaining a comprehensive body of evidence for A&A packages.
• Support the monthly and overall FedRAMP/DoW IL6, CDS as needed, and IC Continuous Monitoring requirements.
• Work with security engineering to proactively identify and assess vulnerabilities related to scans, STIGs, security controls, etc.
• Support assessment preparation for security control audits, traditional security reviews, and formal inspections, including preparing for and executing FedRAMP/IL6 third-party assessment organization (3PAO) assessments, DoW CDS assessments as needed, and IC assessments. (Potential to support DCSA classified space assessments.)
• Meticulously review artifacts, logs, and system configurations to ensure they provide sufficient evidence of compliance.
• Coordinate and/or participate in security testing and penetration testing activities to provide an independent validation of the system's security posture.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED

Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT.

The ISSO must have

Security clearance level

Must possess a current and active Top Secret SCI Full-Scope Polygraph clearance

Certifications

Must be DoW 8140 / 8570.01-M compliant

Education

BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree

Experience

5+ years of related experience

Technical skills

----- Expert-level knowledge of the complete NIST SP 800 series (especially 800-37, 800-53, 800-30) and risk management principles.

----- Progressive experience in information assurance and cybersecurity roles.

----- Direct, hands-on experience as an ISSO or ISSM, with a proven track record of successfully supporting ATO for classified systems under IL6, DoW RMF, and/or ICD 503 policies.

----- Extensive, hands-on experience navigating the FedRAMP, DoW Impact Level 6 (IL6), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements for classified commercial cloud services and cross domain solutions.

Location

Onsite in McLean, VA

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certifications

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

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

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.

The likely salary range for this position is $186,542 - $252,380. 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.

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

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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