Cyber Security Support Specialist

Location: RAF Lakenheath, 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 a 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 ensuring sound security principles are reflected in organizations' 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: 

● No degree and twelve years general experience of which at least eleven years is specialized.

Required Certification(s):

● DoDD 8570.01M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) level III baseline certification required.  

● Must have the ability to obtain this certification withing 6 months of hire: (ISC)2 CGRC – Certified in Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Minimum Clearance:  Secret

Citizenship: US Citizenship required

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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