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From the employer's careers site First seen 5 Nov 2026

Cyber and IT Risk Management Specialist

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

Salary

$82,195 - $111,205 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Cyber and IT Risk Management Specialist to work within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.

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

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, with ability to obtain 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

Benefits:

  • Medical plan options with Health Savings Accounts
  • Dental plan options
  • Vision plan
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick, and personal time
  • Holidays
  • Paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance

Skills

Required

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

Nice to have

  • SAP experience
  • PL2 systems experience
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