Continuous Diagnostic and Mitigation (CDM) Team Lead

Continuous Diagnostic and Mitigation Team Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking an experienced Continuous Diagnostic and Mitigation (CDM) Team Lead to support one of our federal customers on an enterprise cyber program in the DC metropolitan area. This hybrid position offers a combination of remote work and periodic on-site support and customer meetings. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working directly in support of an agency-level CDM program or leading the implementation of CDM program capabilities, along with active PMP and CISSP certifications.

How You Will Make an Impact

1. Lead the implementation and management of CDM program capabilities.
2. Oversee CDM operations, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
3. Coordinate with federal customer representatives to understand program requirements and deliver solutions.
4. Develop and maintain CDM policies, processes, and procedures.
5. Conduct regular assessments and audits to ensure CDM compliance and effectiveness.
6. Manage a team of cybersecurity professionals responsible for CDM tasks.
7. Provide detailed verbal and written communication to technical and non-technical stakeholders as well as executive-level reporting.
8. Implement continuous monitoring and diagnostics tools to enhance security posture.
9. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate CDM solutions into the overall cybersecurity framework.
10. Track project schedules, manage resources, and ensure timely delivery of CDM program objectives.
11. Stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in CDM and cybersecurity.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Active PMP and CISSP certifications.
• 7+ years of experience working directly in support of an agency-level CDM program and leading the implementation of the CDM program capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and implementing CDM capabilities in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-92, OMB M-21-31, CDM).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities for identifying and addressing security issues and root causes.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills for explaining complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders as well as executive-level reporting.
• Proven experience working with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Additional relevant certifications such as CEH, CISM, or relevant CDM-specific certifications.
• Familiarity with automated monitoring and diagnostics tools.
• Knowledge of continuous monitoring and threat detection techniques.
• Experience with project management tools and practices.
• Familiarity with any of the products used in CDM (ForeScout CounterAct, Tenable Nessus, RSA Archer GRA, Splunk, Red Hat Fuse, Vormetric, HP Micro CMDB, Rabbit MQ) is desirable.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional scientific growth opportunities, including journal subscriptions, conference attendance, and supporting publication journey
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from

Join GDIT to make an impact on an enterprise cyber program, ensuring the effective implementation and management of CDM program capabilities that support critical federal operations.

The likely salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. 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: Hybrid

Work Location: USA MD Bethesda

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. 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.

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