EITEN Cyber Security Support Services Specialist

Location: RAF Alconbury, United Kingdom

Transform technology into opportunity as a Cyber Security Support Specialist with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiators. As a Cyber Security Support Specialist, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an Information Security Analyst Advisor joining our team to support the U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa mission.

Job Description:

• Analyzes and defines security requirements.
• Supports the system assess and authorize (A&A) effort, to include assessing and guiding the quality and completeness of A&A activities, tasks and resulting artifacts mandated by governing DoD and DAF policies.
• Recommends policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
• Conducts risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.
• Promotes awareness of security issues among management and ensures sound security principles are reflected in organisations' visions and goals.
• Conducts systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews.
• Recommends systems security contingency plans, incident response and disaster recovery procedures.
• Recommends and implements programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.
• Participates in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies.
• Assesses security events to determine impact and implements corrective actions.
• Ensures the rigorous application of information security/cybersecurity policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all IT services.
• Will execute Information System Security Officer (ISSO) duties as outlined in DoDI 8500.01, AFI 17-101, AFI 17-1301, and AF 17-1303 for assigned network enclaves.

Required Experience:

• This position requires a minimum of eight years experience, of which at least six years must be specialized experience in defining computer security requirements for high-level applications, evaluation of approved security product capabilities and resolution of computer security problems.
• Extensive knowledge and proficiency with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and eMASS or XACTA experience to manage ATO packages including Test Results, Artifacts and POA&Ms.
• Extensive knowledge and proficiency with SNAP and GIAP.
• Extensive knowledge and proficiency with the Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) Vulnerability Scanner.
• Expert knowledge of STIG and SCAP tools.
• Expert knowledge and proficiency with Cybersecurity best practices.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of Federal and DoD Cybersecurity regulations and policies.

Minimum Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science/systems, information systems/technology, engineering/engineering technology, software engineering/programming, management, natural sciences, social sciences, mathematics, or business/finance is required.
• Education and experience requirements may be substituted with: A Master’s Degree (in subjects described above) and seven years general experience of which at least five years must be specialized experience. No degree and twelve years general experience of which at least eleven years is specialized.

Required Certification(s):

• DoDD 8570.01M Information Assurance Manager (IAM) level III baseline certification required. Must have the ability to obtain this certification within 6 months of hire: (ISC)2 CGRC – Certified in Governance, Risk, and Compliance.

Minimum Clearance: Secret

Citizenship: US Citizenship required

Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $105,622 - $126,500. 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. Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers 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 over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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