Systems Engineer

Deliver simple solutions to complex problems as a Systems Engineer at GDIT. Here, you'll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our clients. With a career in application development, you'll make the end user's experience your priority and we'll make your career growth ours. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Systems Engineer supporting our customer in Chantilly, VA, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on an experienced ISSO/ ISSE capable of working within customer A&A platform and assigned onsite Information System Security Managers to maintain and renew system security accreditations. Successful candidate must be able to prioritize multiple projects ensuring all security based operations and accreditations are completed in a timely fashion. 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
Required skills:
Experience with developing and reviewing security concept of operations, systems security plans, security control assessments, contingency plans, configuration management plans, incident response plans, plan of actions and milestones, risk management plans, vulnerability scanning, and/or vulnerability management plans.
Documented experience with customer A&A platform and Rev4 RMF process
Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge and experience cloud security design, requirements analysis, control implementation, and mitigation. Demonstrated experience developing in a cloud environment such as Amazon Web Service.
Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge and experience with ICD-503, FISMA and RMF/A&A processes, NIST SP 800 series, FIPS (199, 200), and CNSSI 1253 technical controls and developing and maintaining associated authorization and accreditation documentation.
Demonstrated on-the-job knowledge and experience with performing security system scans for network, platform, database, and web services using different security tools (e.g. Rapid 7, Weblnspect, AppDetective).
Outstanding interpersonal skills and team player
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; ability to present reports to management; motivated to thoroughly investigate, analyze, and document system issues and resolutions
Demonstrated outstanding ability to produce quality deliverables and to complete assigned projects on time, provide consistent status updates to ensure IT security projects stay focused.
Demonstrated outstanding attention to detail - completes tasks per standard operating procedures; reports discovered anomalies and inconsistencies
Demonstrated outstanding persistent and creative problem solver - strong troubleshooting skills and determined to find solutions to technical problems; identifies root cause and presents possible solutions to management
Demonstrated outstanding work ethic and a proven professional - respectful, dependable, takes initiative
Security Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
Desired skills:
Certifications: CISSP, CASP
Experience cloud security design, requirements analysis, control implementation, and mitigation.
Experience with JIRA and managing security based requirements Project or program management experience.
Location: Chantilly, VA customer site 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
Work Requirements