Cybersecurity Specialist

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cybersecurity Operations, Information Assurance, Information System Security

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Cybersecurity Specialist e, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to support a mission‑critical defense program in Oahu, Hawaii.

• Provides technical expertise in developing, implementing, and maintaining robust cybersecurity solutions to meet system‑wide information security requirements.
• Supports certification and accreditation (C&A) documentation by reviewing content for completeness and compliance and applying system security engineering expertise across areas such as system security design, risk management, cross‑domain solutions, encryption, and intrusion detection.
• Performs system installation, configuration maintenance, account management, patching, signature maintenance, and troubleshooting for Information Assurance (IA) and Cyber Network Defense (CND) systems.
• Establishes and satisfies information security requirements based on user needs, policies, regulations, and resource demands, while providing leadership and guidance to junior staff.
• Coordinates with senior representatives from customer organizations to address program goals, milestones, resources, and risks.
• Applies subject matter expertise to both common user information systems and specialized security systems, including classified networks.
• Ensures compliance with cybersecurity principles (confidentiality, integrity, availability, non‑repudiation, and access control) and performs incident handling, security testing, auditing, and contingency planning.
• Provides work oversight to ensure accuracy, adherence to deadlines, and the successful management of multiple tasks.

• Education :
  Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience : 5–6 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity or information systems security.
• Clearance :
  Active TS clearance (SCI eligibility preferred)

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• 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, 401(k) 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.

#Defend The Indo Pacific

The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. 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: None

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA HI Honolulu

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US‑based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.

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