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Cybersecurity Advisor

General Dynamics Information Technology

Bethesda - 6555 Rock Spring Dr (MDS014), MDJob$166–224K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$166–224K/yr
Location
Bethesda - 6555 Rock Spring Dr (MDS014), MD
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security+ Or CAP Or CISSP Or CISA Or CEHPublic Trust clearance

Job overview

The Cybersecurity Advisor implements and oversees the Network Services Information Assurance Program, aligning security controls, processes, and documentation with NIH, HHS, and agency guidance. The role conducts risk assessments, continuous monitoring, vulnerability and compliance reviews, and supports incident response, audits, and authorization activities. It also coordinates with technical experts and stakeholders, communicates risks to executives, and oversees modernization and cloud-related security tasks.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Contingency PlanningFISMA ComplianceNISTVulnerability ManagementFederal Security PoliciesNIST FrameworksRequirements AnalysisMitigationControl ImplementationRisk Management FrameworkNIST SP 800Project ManagementDeliverable ProductionDeadline ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunicationIndependent WorkCollaboration

Qualifications

10+ Years Related ExperienceBachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems or Equivalent ExperienceSecurity+ or CAP or CISSP or CISA or CEHPublic Trust Eligibility15+ Years Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Req ID: RQ231936

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1)

Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management

Skills:

Contingency Planning,FISMA Compliance,NIST,Vulnerability Management

Certifications:

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) | International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2) - International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

Job Description:

General Duties

  • Implement the Network Services Information Assurance Program, ensuring security controls function correctly.

  • Standardize templates, processes, and policies in alignment with NIH and HHS guidance.

  • Participate in NIH and CIT security working groups.

  • Lead development and maintenance of security documentation including POA&Ms and waivers.

  • Conduct annual risk assessments, security impact analyses, and support incident response.

  • Oversee ATO-related activities for Network Services.

  • Maintain technical security documentation including SSPs, architecture diagrams, and data flows.

  • Conduct continuous monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and compliance reviews.

  • Manage and track remediation activities and waiver documentation.

Deliverables

  • Conduct assessments of controls Ensure the implementation and maintenance of security controls in accordance with the SSP and agency policies

  • Collaborate with Technical SME (Subject Matter Experts) to capture requirements

  • Maintain system information security compliance

  • Conduct review of accounts; deactivating unused, active departing employee accounts

  • Produce weekly, monthly and quarterly status reports

  • Support agency audits on behalf of Network Services and provide required evidence

  • Review cybersecurity posture and operational dashboards

  • Communicate noteworthy risks or threats to the program and customer executives

  • Lead coordination meetings with security teams and stakeholders.

  • Oversee modernization and cloud-related security tasks.

  • Establish standards and metrics for cybersecurity reporting.

  • Participate in governance committees.

  • Conduct quarterly risk register reviews.

  • Oversee testing activities including penetration tests.

  • Support annual enterprise risk assessments and updates to governance materials.

Required Skills:

  • BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent experience (15+ years)

  • Must have one or a combination of the following certifications: Security+, CAP, CISSP, CISA, CEH

  • Have in-depth knowledge of Federal security policies, standards, guidelines, and NIST frameworks

  • Experience in requirements analysis, mitigation and control implementation

  • Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with FISMA, RMF, and the NIST SP 800 series.

  • Hands-on vulnerability management experience.

  • Project management experience

  • Ability to produce high-quality deliverables and manage deadlines.

  • Strong analytical and communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with diverse teams.

The likely salary range for this position is $165,750 - $224,250. 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.

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. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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 https://gdit.com/tc.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

How this job compares

Set against the 2,840 open Cybersecurity jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 9, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$166–224K/yr
  • Maryland median$125–200K/yr112 salary ranges
  • US median$135–216K/yr2,202 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $195K, is 18% above the Maryland median midpoint ($165K) — in the top quarter of Cybersecurity salary ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 139 open Cybersecurity jobs in Maryland and 2,840 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Cybersecurity postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (2,383 postings).
Education
1,293 of the 2,840 open Cybersecurity jobs (46%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 9, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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