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**Req ID:** RQ210511

**Type of Requisition:** Regular

**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** None

**Public Trust/Other Required:** SSBI (T5)

**Job Family:** Cyber and IT Risk Management

Skills:

Archer GRC,Oracle Health EHR,Risk Mitigation,Security Controls,Security Strategy

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a seasoned Deputy CISO to support the Indian Health Modernization Program (IHMP). This role provides operational leadership in security governance, risk management, and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience with vulnerability management, POA&M tracking, NIST frameworks, and Archer GRC, along with a strong record of interfacing with federal stakeholders and managing enterprise-level risk programs. This position reports to the CISO and partners across the organization and customer teams, including GDIT engineering, Oracle cloud stakeholders, and Indian Health Service (IHS) representatives.

GDIT has been supporting the IHS mission for 20+ years; working with the agency to provide integral services to raise health access and availability to 2.6 million American Indians and Alaska Natives. You'll be part of modernizing the EHR platform to enable better data access, patient experience, and quality of care for 567 tribes, 37 states and over 600 medical facilities.

Our work depends on a Deputy CISO joining our team to support the Indian Health Service (IHS) Electronic Health Records Modernization (EHRM) program.

This position is fully remote!

_This role requires you to obtain and maintain an in-depth Public Trust Level 5. This investigation will review personal and criminal behavior, financial conduct, foreign influence, as well as other adjudications._

HOW A DEPUTY CISO WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

+ Security Strategy & Leadership

+ Act as the primary advisor and backup to the program CISO.

+ Support the implementation of the security strategy, focusing on continuous improvement and federal compliance.

+ Provide leadership on all matters related to risk posture, security governance, and authorization strategy.

+ Authorization & Compliance Oversight

+ Drive all aspects of the ATO lifecycle using the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

+ Lead the development, review, and submission of artifacts, including SSPs, POA&Ms, SARs, and Continuous Monitoring reports.

+ Track and ensure timely delivery of Oracle-provided security documentation and artifacts.

+ Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

+ Collaborate directly with IHS and federal oversight bodies to meet regulatory requirements.

+ Leverage deep expertise in Archer GRC to track controls, automate assessments, manage POA&Ms, and produce executive-level reporting.

+ Maintain compliance with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and other relevant standards.

+ Security Operations & Incident Readiness

+ Oversee risk mitigation efforts, vulnerability management programs, and incident response plans.

+ Guide the integration of security into SDLC and cloud/on-premise architectures, particularly Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

+ Support the development of zero-day and vulnerability response protocols, policy exception handling, and federal reporting requirements.

+ Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

+ Act as a security liaison across internal GDIT teams, federal stakeholders, and third-party vendors.

+ Lead communication for audits, customer due diligence, and security reviews.

+ Provide security briefings and updates to executive leadership and customer stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related field (or equivalent experience).

+ 10+ years of progressive experience in information security, including GRC leadership roles.

+ Proven track record managing Archer GRC platforms, POA&M programs, and RMF-based compliance frameworks.

+ Hands-on experience with vulnerability assessment, remediation tracking, and managing high-visibility risks in federal environments.

+ Strong knowledge of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and related federal guidance (FISMA, FedRAMP).

+ Prior experience supporting public health or HHS-related programs is a plus.

+ U.S. Citizenship and eligibility to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

+  Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Level 5 clearance.

+ Ability to travel up to 25% of the year, if needed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

+ CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification.

+ Experience working with Oracle Cloud or similar government-authorized cloud environments.

+ Experience working DOD with Cerner/Oracle products.

+ Experience guiding large cyber teams with governance, risk, and compliance

+ Prior experience managing incident response, customer-facing security reviews, and federal audit processes.

+ Familiarity with healthcare IT environments, HIPAA compliance, and Indian Health Service (IHS) systems.

+ Ability to communicate and interact effectively with internal/external teams including key stakeholders and customers.

+ Ability to produce high-quality documentation that contributes to the overall success of our program.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

+ Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.

+ 401K with company match.

+ Comprehensive health and wellness packages.

+ Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career.

+ Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.

+ Cutting-edge technology you can learn from.

+ Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.

The likely salary range for this position is $148,750 - $201,250. 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.

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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