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Cyber Officer jobs are open from entry-level analyst roles to senior leadership positions, across defense, federal agencies, financial services, and healthcare, with specializations in threat intelligence, security operations, and incident response. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Cybersecurity Operating Model
Cybersecurity Strategy Development
Security Architecture Design
Security Risk
REQ#: RQ232014
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.
Job Description
Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) / Cyber Lead for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:
As the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) / Cyber Lead, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Department of War (DoW), Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Special Access Program(s) (SAPs) (DoW SAP CIO). The ISSO SME / Cybersecurity Lead is responsible for overseeing cybersecurity compliance, security operations, and risk management activities for mission-critical systems and cloud environments. This role leads the implementation of security controls, supports RMF accreditation activities, ensures compliance with DoW and federal cybersecurity requirements, and provides guidance on security architecture, continuous monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management.
You will play a crucial role in leading a team to support in the following areas:
- Lead cybersecurity and information assurance activities across cloud and enterprise environments.
- Manage RMF packages, ATO processes, security control assessments, and compliance activities.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and system security documentation.
- Oversee continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and security remediation efforts.
- Conduct security risk assessments and support audits and inspections.
- Monitor security events and coordinate incident response activities.
- Ensure compliance with RMF, JSIG, NIST 800-53, and DoW cybersecurity requirements.
- Advise engineering and operations teams on secure system and cloud architecture design.
- Coordinate with government stakeholders, Authorizing Officials, ISSMs, and security assessors.
- Provide cybersecurity leadership, guidance, and mentoring to project teams.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- BS degree; may be substituted for additional years of experience
- 15+ years serving as an ISSO, ISSM, Security Lead, or Cybersecurity SME
- Security Clearance Level: Top Secret with SCI eligibility
- Required Certifications: CISSP, CAP, CCSP, Security+, CASP+, or equivalent certification
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes.
- JSIG, NIST 800-53, DoW cybersecurity policies, and security compliance requirements.
- Security architecture and secure cloud computing principles.
- Vulnerability management and remediation planning.
- Continuous monitoring and security operations.
- Incident response, threat analysis, and risk assessment.
- Security control implementation and assessment.
- System security documentation (SSP, POA&M, SAR, SCTM).
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) and access control technologies.
- SIEM, security monitoring, and audit log analysis.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
- 401K with company match
- Educational Assistance and eLearning
- Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
- Rewards and Recognition programs
- Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking
Work Requirements
15 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Less than 10%
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $164,382 - $218,500. 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.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Cybersecurity Operating Model
Cybersecurity Strategy Development
Security Architecture Design
Security Risk
REQ#: RQ232014
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.
Job Description
Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) / Cyber Lead for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:
As the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) / Cyber Lead, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Department of War (DoW), Chief Information Officer (CIO) for Special Access Program(s) (SAPs) (DoW SAP CIO). The ISSO SME / Cybersecurity Lead is responsible for overseeing cybersecurity compliance, security operations, and risk management activities for mission-critical systems and cloud environments. This role leads the implementation of security controls, supports RMF accreditation activities, ensures compliance with DoW and federal cybersecurity requirements, and provides guidance on security architecture, continuous monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management.
You will play a crucial role in leading a team to support in the following areas:
- Lead cybersecurity and information assurance activities across cloud and enterprise environments.
- Manage RMF packages, ATO processes, security control assessments, and compliance activities.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and system security documentation.
- Oversee continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and security remediation efforts.
- Conduct security risk assessments and support audits and inspections.
- Monitor security events and coordinate incident response activities.
- Ensure compliance with RMF, JSIG, NIST 800-53, and DoW cybersecurity requirements.
- Advise engineering and operations teams on secure system and cloud architecture design.
- Coordinate with government stakeholders, Authorizing Officials, ISSMs, and security assessors.
- Provide cybersecurity leadership, guidance, and mentoring to project teams.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- BS degree; may be substituted for additional years of experience
- 15+ years serving as an ISSO, ISSM, Security Lead, or Cybersecurity SME
- Security Clearance Level: Top Secret with SCI eligibility
- Required Certifications: CISSP, CAP, CCSP, Security+, CASP+, or equivalent certification
- Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes.
- JSIG, NIST 800-53, DoW cybersecurity policies, and security compliance requirements.
- Security architecture and secure cloud computing principles.
- Vulnerability management and remediation planning.
- Continuous monitoring and security operations.
- Incident response, threat analysis, and risk assessment.
- Security control implementation and assessment.
- System security documentation (SSP, POA&M, SAR, SCTM).
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) and access control technologies.
- SIEM, security monitoring, and audit log analysis.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
- 401K with company match
- Educational Assistance and eLearning
- Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
- Rewards and Recognition programs
- Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking
Work Requirements
15 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Less than 10%
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $164,382 - $218,500. 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.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in cyber officer jobs.
- Active or eligibile security clearance, often at the Secret or Top Secret level
- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, or a related field
- Professional certification such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, or equivalent credential
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint protection tools
- Demonstrated ability to conduct incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis
- Familiarity with NIST, RMF, or DoD cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements
Tips for Your Cyber Officer Job Search
Tailor your resume to clearance levels
Many cyber officer postings specify a required clearance level, so call out your active or adjudicated clearance prominently near the top of your resume. Recruiters filter fast and a buried clearance notation costs you interviews.
Stack certifications strategically before applying
Defense and federal cyber officer roles frequently list CISSP, CEH, or Security+ as minimum qualifications. Audit each posting's cert requirements and prioritize earning the gaps before submitting, since missing a listed cert is an easy screen-out.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists cyber officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Translate technical wins into mission outcomes
Hiring panels for cyber officer positions want to see impact, not just tool familiarity. Reframe resume bullets around what you protected, reduced, or remediated, rather than listing the platforms or frameworks you used.
Prepare for scenario-based technical interviews
Cyber officer interviews frequently include live threat-scenario walkthroughs or tabletop exercises. Practice narrating your decision process out loud, since interviewers score your reasoning and communication as much as your technical answer.
Negotiate scope and mission, not just compensation
In cyber officer roles, especially government or contractor positions, the operational scope and classification level of your portfolio determine your long-term career trajectory. During negotiation, ask specifically about the mission sets you will own.
Cyber Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most cyber officers?
The most active employers for cyber officers right now are BAE Systems USA, FISICA, and Choisys Technology, and the most openings are in New Hampshire, Colorado, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and federal agencies consistently account for a large share of active postings.
How many cyber officer jobs are remote?
About 0% of cyber officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by sector. Roles focused on policy, risk assessment, and governance tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions involving classified systems or sensitive infrastructure typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a cyber officer?
Start by earning a degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems, then obtain a foundational certification like Security+ or CEH. Build hands-on experience through internships, lab environments, or entry-level IT roles. Pursue a clearance early if you want defense or federal work, and progress toward CISSP or CISM as you take on greater responsibility.
Can you get hired as a cyber officer with little experience?
Yes, some cyber officer roles are structured for candidates early in their careers, particularly in organizations with formal rotation or development programs. Demonstrating practical skills through home lab work, capture-the-flag competitions, or volunteer security projects can offset limited professional history. Focus on postings that list associate or junior in the title and emphasize clearance eligibility over years of experience.
What does the cyber officer interview process look like?
Most cyber officer hiring processes begin with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical interview covering threat analysis, incident response, or security architecture concepts. Many employers then conduct a scenario or tabletop exercise where you walk through how you would respond to a specific attack. Final rounds often involve a panel with mission or program leads who assess your judgment and communication alongside technical depth.
Where can I find and apply to cyber officer jobs?
You can find and apply to cyber officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your clearance level, specialization, and experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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