STIG Remediation Specialist

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Network Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Host Based Security System (HBSS), McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (EPO), McAfee HBSS

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a STIG Remediation Specialist to enhance the security and compliance of IT systems supporting government and defense clients. This role focuses on implementing, maintaining, and enforcing Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance across multiple platforms, ensuring adherence to DoD and federal cybersecurity policies.

As part of GDIT’s cybersecurity and systems administration team, you will work closely with system engineers, network administrators, and security analysts to secure mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct STIG assessments, vulnerability scans, and compliance audits using tools like STIG Viewer, SCAP Compliance Checker, ACAS, and Tenable/Nessus.
• Perform system hardening and configuration changes to ensure adherence to DISA STIGs and CIS benchmarks.
• Apply patches, security updates, and access controls to mitigate vulnerabilities across Windows, Linux, and network environments.
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) efforts, assisting with system accreditation, documentation, and continuous monitoring.
• Collaborate with system administrators, network engineers, and cybersecurity teams to integrate security best practices into IT infrastructures.
• Develop and implement GPOs, firewall rules, and automation scripts to maintain system security and compliance.
• Track and document remediation efforts, generating reports for leadership and compliance tracking.
• Stay up to date on evolving cyber threats, DoD policies, and best practices to enhance security posture.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in STIG remediation, vulnerability management, and system hardening.
• Proficiency in Windows, Linux, and networking security administration.
• Experience with security tools such as ACAS, Nessus, SCAP, HBSS, or Splunk.
• Strong understanding of RMF, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and DoD security compliance frameworks.
• Ability to analyze vulnerabilities, implement remediation strategies, and document compliance efforts.
• Security+, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent DoD 8570 certification (preferred).
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Why Join GDIT?

At GDIT, we invest in our employees and provide opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Benefits include:

401(k) match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Dedicated internal mobility team

Paid education and certifications

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

Generous paid vacation and holidays

Join us and take your career to the next level in a mission-critical environment.

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The likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. 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:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Chantilly

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.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 30 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.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans