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Clearance Level Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Category Cyber and IT Risk Management Location Las Cruces, New Mexico ( Onsite Workplace ) Key Skills For Success Cyber Risks Cybersecurity Controls Cybersecurity Risk Management Security Controls Security Risk REQ#:

RQ229761

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Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure. Job Description Your Impact Own your opportunity as an IT & Cyber Risk Auditor Principal at GDIT. You'll lead enterprise-level IT and cybersecurity risk and compliance assessments that help secure the systems and data vital to our national security missions. At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. As a trusted audit leader, you'll evaluate cyber and IT controls, identify risk exposure, and influence remediation strategies while partnering with cross-functional teams to strengthen enterprise risk posture. Your work will have meaningful impact across federal government and defense programs. What You'll Do Lead and execute rigorous IT and cybersecurity risk audits and assessments Evaluate IT general controls, cybersecurity controls, and risk management processes Assess compliance with federal frameworks and guidance (e.g., NIST, RMF, FISMA, Fed

RAMP, ISO 27001

) Identify and document control gaps, risk exposures, and areas for process improvement Provide risk-based recommendations and actionable insights to senior leadership and stakeholders Support preparation of audit reports and executive briefings Manage and execute system Certification and Accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with security controls and requirements outlined in agency policies. Collaborate with cybersecurity, IT, compliance, and program teams to drive remediation and sustainable improvements Participate in internal and external audit activities, including customer assessments Experience using XACTA data base applications and the

ICD 503, NIST 800-83

rev4 policy Review monthly vulnerability scan reports and track and address weaknesses in plans as needed. Perform security system event analysis, investigation, and validation Provide incident response to classification spills, malware infection, misconfiguration exposure, internal inappropriate behavior and technical issue Perform Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) assessments and annual reporting Work and completing multiple Authority to Operate (ATO) security packages simultaneously What You'll Need to Succeed 5+ years of progressive experience to an intermediate level in IT audits, cybersecurity risk management, or information assurance Experience using XACTA data base applications and the

ICD 503, NIST 800-83

rev4 policy Experience with Splunk, Security Center, Telos XACTA, and MacAfee EPO Expertise with cybersecurity and IT control frameworks and compliance requirements Experience conducting complex IT and cybersecurity audits in government or federal contracting environments Experience with cloud security risk assessments and modern technologies Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to influence technical and executive audiences Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and re-prioritize work in a fast-paced environment Ability to learn an application environment in order to update or create supported security documentation Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent military training in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field Maintain certification in accordance with DoW Directive 8140.01 Cyberspace Workforce Management requirements Applicable certifications include: SecurityX / CASP+, CGRC/CAP, GSEC, GSNA, Security+, SSCP, CISSP, CISM Currently hold certification in good standing to satisfy IAM Level II (Information Assurance Management Level 2) per DoW 8570/8140 Hold a current security clearance of Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with an in-scope counter-intelligence (CI) or full-scope polygraph. Successfully completed Tier 5 investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the last 5 years, or requires candidate to have been enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program within the last 5 years GDIT Is Your Place At GDIT, you'll work alongside mission-first teams solving some of the nation's most complex cybersecurity challenges. Our people grow here — with opportunities for career development, continuous learning, professional certifications, and internal mobility. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay, robust benefits, and a culture dedicated to your success. Own your opportunity. Join a community where your work makes a real difference to mission success and national security. Work Requirements Years of Experience 5 + years of related experience may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification Travel Required Less than 10% Citizenship U.S. Citizenship Required Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. 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. Our Identity Verification Process As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans