Information Security Analyst Sr Principal

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as an Information Security Analyst Sr Principal e, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

In this role, you will play a critical part in achieving and sustaining the Authorization to Operate (ATO) for enterprise systems within a federal government agency, contributing to an innovative and high‑visibility program at the intersection of cloud technologies and Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC). You will be part of the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) team across all phases of the NIST Risk Management Framework.

• Categorizing information and system components
• Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments
• Developing risk management strategies
• Creating and maintaining security documentation
• Developing Security Control Implementation Statements
• Developing, tracking, and following up on Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM)
• Gathering information essential for drafting security controls, policies, and process documentation

You will develop Security Impact Analyses (SIA) for system changes and update key security documentation, including the System Security Plan (SSP), Information Security Contingency Plan, and other required security artifacts.

You will coordinate with Federal Government officials to obtain and maintain the system’s Authorization to Operate (ATO). You will ensure compliance with federal regulations and privacy requirements.

Conduct investigations of information system security violations and incidents, security vulnerabilities, and report findings to management as necessary.

Perform periodic and ad‑hoc system audits and vulnerability assessments, including reviews of system scans, audit log reviews, user accounts, application access, file system integrity, and compliance‑related configurations.

Have experience with governance risk and compliance (GRC) tools such as JCAM/Archangel/Xacta.

Participate in the Change Management process, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, customers and stakeholders on various projects as needed to ensure IT systems remain compliant with security requirements.

• Education:
  
  Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
• Experience:
  
  8+ years of related experience
• Technical skills:
  Information System Security, IT Risk Management, Cyber Security, Compliance, Change Management, Security Control Statements, Security Documentation, JCAM/Archangel/Xacta
• Security clearance level:
  Active Secret, Top Secret Preferred
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements:
  
  Onsite, travel 10%

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support:
  An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards:
  Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community:
  Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

The likely salary range for this position is $153,000 - $207,000. 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 Sterling

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan…