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Systems Engineer (ISSE), TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology • McLean, VA 22101 • Posted 2 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $144,852-$195,976/yr • Senior Level

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As a Systems Engineer at General Dynamics Information Technology, you will play a crucial role in supporting an information technology enterprise. This position involves implementing security best practices and IC compliance requirements into various environments, developing and maintaining system security certification and accreditation, and managing continuous monitoring and vulnerability scanning responsibilities. The role requires a strong understanding of security requirements for government data in the IC, and the ability to develop security solutions based on requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Implement security best practices and IC compliance requirements into networking, computing, and enclave environments.
  • Develop and maintain system security certification and accreditation for IT systems in accordance with IC compliance requirements.
  • Review and evaluate customer security issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Manage continuous monitoring responsibilities for IT systems.
  • Manage vulnerability scanning responsibilities for IT systems.
  • Support security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management using the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Understand the security requirements for the proper handling and protection of government data in the IC.
  • Write detailed technical documentation and installation/configuration and O&M procedures.
  • Develop security solutions based on a set of requirements using analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
  • 8+ years of experience.
  • US Citizenship required.
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance.
  • Experience with IT monitoring, risk management, security practices, and vulnerability scanning.

Preferred

  • Certifications: Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CompTIA’s Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP).
  • Strong speaking, writing, and presentation skills.

About General Dynamics Information Technology

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a global technology and professional services company that provides consulting, technology, and mission services to government, defense, and intelligence agencies across the United States. With a team of 30,000 experts, GDIT offers capabilities in digital modernization, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and application development, serving industries like civil defense, health, intelligence, homeland security, and state and local government. They prioritize diversity and inclusion in their workforce and focus on corporate citizenship and sustainability.

Full Job Description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

IT Monitoring, Risk Management, Security Practices, Vulnerability Scanning

Certifications:

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Systems Engineer supporting an information technology enterprise.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Systems Engineer joining our team. The customer is seeking an ISSE type skillset.

DAY-TO-DAY SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS TO SUPPORT THIS POSITION:

  • An understanding of implementing security best practices and Intelligence Community (IC) compliance requirements into networking, computing, and enclave environments.
  • Experience developing and maintaining system security certification and accreditation for IT systems in accordance with IC compliance requirements.
  • Experience reviewing and evaluating customer security issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Experience managing continuous monitoring responsibilities for IT systems
  • Experience managing vulnerability scanning responsibilities for IT systems
  • Experience supporting security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management using the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • An understanding of the security requirements for the proper handling and protection of government data in the IC.
  • Strong speaking, writing, and presentation skills.
  • Experience with writing detailed technical documentation and installation/configuration and O&M procedures
  • Possess analytical and problem-solving skills for the developing security solutions based on a set of requirements
  • Preferred certifications: Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). CompTIA's Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)

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: 8+ years
  • Location: McLean, VA (On Customer Site)
  • 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

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The likely salary range for this position is $144,852 - $195,976. 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.

The likely salary range for this position is $144,852 - $195,976. 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 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 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.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

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.