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From the employer's careers site First seen 1 Nov 2026

Cyber and IT Risk Management Specialist

GDIT Colorado Springs, CO On-site mid full-time

Salary

$82,195 - $111,205 per year

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Description

The primary function of this role is to provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities within Department of Defense (DoD) agencies.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish complex operational software configuration controls and system interfaces for computer systems
  • Maintain file servers, firewalls, network access, security monitoring systems, and system documentation
  • Analyze and troubleshoot system anomalies to ensure optimum equipment performance
  • Prepare systems for operational use and support operational tests
  • Review, prepare, and update authorization packages
  • Notify customers when changes occur that might affect authorization accreditation
  • Conduct cybersecurity portion of self-inspection checklists
  • Review and provide technical and cybersecurity coordination on all Bodies of Evidence
  • Identify vulnerabilities and implement countermeasures
  • Ensure information systems and network appliances are operated, maintained, and disposed of in accordance with security policies and practices
  • Perform various administrative tasks, including account creations, changes, and deletions
  • Provide help desk and troubleshooting activities
  • Perform hardware/software system configuration, upgrades, and modifications
  • Perform system and network appliance patching activities
  • Provide government-issued laptop support
  • Assist in media control and accountability activities
  • Perform COMSEC account/equipment management activities

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of related experience
  • Prior performance in roles such as System or Network Administrator
  • SAP experience desired
  • Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in a related area + 2 years' experience
  • IAT Level I or IAM Level I certification within 6 months of hire
  • TS/SCI clearance required
  • Ability to attain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows, LAN/WAN technologies, and data backup technologies
  • Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy
  • Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Required

  • Information Security
  • Information Security Management
  • Information System Security
  • Microsoft Windows
  • LAN
  • WAN
  • Risk Management Framework

Nice to have

  • SAP
  • PL2 systems
  • COMSEC integration
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