Senior Information Systems Security Specialist - REMOTE - US Citizenship

Company: General Dynamics Information Technology
Location: Dublin
Posted on: June 15, 2022

Job Description:

Type of Requisition: RegularClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: NonePublic Trust/Other Required: BI Full 6C (T4)Job Family: Information SecurityGDIT, a Federal marketplace leader in next-generation IT solutions and services, is seeking highly qualified and motivated IT professionals like you who are eager to contribute to our critical Homeland Security missions. For the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), GDIT provides enterprise IT services for DHSs Automated Biometric Identity Management System (IDENT) and the Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) to store, match, share, and analyze biometric and biographic data in support of DHSs strategic mission. GDITs O&M services support break-fix of current OBIM functional capabilities, as well as security remediation activities and developmental engineering (such as prototyping new code or configurations of OBIM functionality). At the most critical moments of change, were there - bringing the resources, solutions, and expertise to help our clients take on some of the worlds biggest challenges - and GDIT is excited to offer you a unique opportunity to join a best performing O&M team supporting one our nations most critical national security, law enforcement, immigration and border management, and intelligence missions.GDIT is looking for a Senior Information Assurance / Information Systems Security Specialist to serve under the guidance of Security team managers for a large, complex task order. The successful candidate will directly support the program's Information Security Vulnerability Management (ISVM), Change Management (CM), and Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) activities, perform all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets, protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction, and monitor, evaluate, and maintain systems and procedures to safeguard internal information systems, networks, and databases.Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Manages and assesses Change Requests (CRs) to maintain a stable security posture
• Manages and issues PKI certificates
• Assists with vulnerability remediation
• Execute, analyzes, and reports vulnerability scans and results
• Validates system security requirements, definitions, and analysis
• Assesses system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle
• Administers and improves upon current incident response tracking and reporting processes
• Ensures generation, maintenance, and protection of required incident records
• Represents team in client meetings and provides meeting activity statusRequired Skills / QualificationsU.S. citizenshipDHS HQ EOD required to start; must be able to obtain DHS HQ Final SuitabilityBA/BS or equivalent and 10+ years of experienceDesired Skills / QualificationsMasters degree in computer engineering, computer science, information systems, or related field of study15+ yrs. of relevant experienceFamiliarity with DHS security policies, NIST frameworks, and DISA STIG configuration guidelinesUnderstanding of configuration management and change management best practicesUnderstanding of public key infrastructure (PKI) certificatesExperience with Tenable.SC / Nessus ProfessionalExperience with large scale, enterprise IT O&M, technologies, and programsExperience in application and system security, and with infrastructure, networking, database, and web technologiesExperience in infrastructure and application management best practices and toolsExperience implementing DevSecOps methodology and processesCOVID-19 Vaccination: GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on the status of the federal contractor mandate and customer site requirements.We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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