Program Director (Cybersecurity) (Task Order Lead 2)

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by bringing your ideas and unique perspective to our culture. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you are helping us ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Program Director (Cybersecurity) (Task Order Lead 2) joining our team to support the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).
The National Nuclear Security Administration IT Managed Services (NIMS) is an exciting program performing IT support for the Department of Energy's organization responsible for enhancing national security through the application of nuclear science by maintaining and enhancing the safety, security, and effectiveness of the US nuclear weapons stockpile. This support is provided in several
locations across the US giving employees great options for geographically diverse work locations. The primary goal of the program will be to support the NNSA Associate Administrator for Information Management and Chief Information Officer (OCIO) in modernizing its IT and Cybersecurity Infrastructure and transforming current IT and Cybersecurity services to a managed service environment.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. The Program Director (Cybersecurity) (Task Order Lead 2) manages the enterprise-wide cyber infrastructure (e.g., LAN, data centers, physical and virtual environment) and interfaces with other contractors and services providers to ensure secure and effective network solutions to emerging needs.
Additional responsibilities include:
• Leads all programmatic information management and technology services for contract services which encompass management, design, engineering, cyber security, administration, and operations and maintenance (O&M) for the cyber security system, the networks and telecommunication infrastructures, the enterprise applications, web hosting, and end user computing resources.
• Oversees cybersecurity systems design, integration, and performance for communications systems.
• Seeks to develop and implement business process improvement initiatives with the cyber programs to ensure alignment with site-wide needs and site work plans.
• Benchmarks peer organizations and stays current with new industry best practices to gain insight and lessons learned relative to proposed improvement initiatives.
• Uses data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of mitigating threats.
• Interprets, analyzes, and reports all events and anomalies in accordance with computer network directives, including initiating, responding, and reporting discovered events.
• Evaluates, tests, recommends, coordinates, monitors, and maintains cybersecurity policies, procedures, and systems, including access management for hardware, firmware, and software.
• Ensures that cybersecurity plans, controls, processes, standards, policies, and procedures are aligned with cybersecurity standards.
• Identifies security risks and exposures, determines the causes of security violations and suggests procedures to halt future incidents and improve security.
• Develops techniques and procedures for conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance audits, the evaluation and testing of hardware, firmware and software for possible impact on system security, and the investigation and resolution of security incidents such as intrusion, frauds, attacks or leaks.
• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BA/BS or equivalent.
• Active DOE Q or Top-Secret clearance.
• CISSP Certification
• 10 + years of relevant experience as follows:
• All functions with information management (IM) and information technology (IT) programs/contracts valued at over $25M, of medium size, complex enterprises, program sites or national security sites.
• Management and oversight of broad information management and technology services organizations, including Cyber Operations, Cyber Security Engineering and Development, and Cyber Architecture.
• Managing effective cyber-security programs at medium size, complex installations and sites.
• Complex systems integration for multi-program and multi-sites.
• IT governance, IT strategy, IT innovation, IT planning and standards.
• Demonstrated track record in providing effective, efficient, and innovative information management and technology solutions.
• Demonstrated track record in providing and maintaining a portfolio of IM services that add value to the enterprise business process while securely protecting and delivering needed information.
• Strong independent leadership/management experience with proven culture change and continuous improvement management.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:
• Full-flex work week.
• 401K with company match.
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.
• Collaborative teams of highly motivated critical thinkers and innovators.
• Ability to make a real impact on the world around you.

Work Requirements

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Years of Experience
10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

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Certification
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - (ISC)2

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Travel Required
Less than 10%

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Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required

About Our Work

We are GDIT. The people supporting some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We deliver. Bringing the expertise needed to understand and advance critical missions. We transform. Shifting the ways clients invest in, integrate, and innovate technology solutions. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. We are there. On the ground, beside our clients, in the lab, and everywhere in between. Offering the technology transformations, strategy, and mission services needed to get the job done.
COVID-19 Vaccination
GDIT does not have a vaccination mandate applicable to all employees. To protect the health and safety of its employees and to comply with customer requirements, however, GDIT may require employees in certain positions to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination requirements will depend on customer site requirements.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.