Cybersecurity Manager

GDIT is seeking a Cybersecurity Manager to join our program supporting the biomedical research community for our customer with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health.  

Responsibilities: 

• Lead cybersecurity operations for NHLBI, including vulnerability remediation, patch compliance, malware response, and endpoint detection/response.
• Oversee cybersecurity engineering activities such as web application firewall management, public-facing application security, and threat intelligence integration.
• Manage cybersecurity compliance programs, including FISMA Moderate requirements, ATO packages, SSPs, BIAs, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring.
• Direct incident response, risk analysis, and remediation for security findings, penetration test results, and system vulnerabilities.
• Coordinate security documentation, user security requests (e.g., MFA exemptions, software assessments), and audit preparation.
• Implement and maintain security tools and platforms (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Splunk, SIEM, EDR).
• Collaborate with federal stakeholders, IT teams, and scientific program staff to ensure secure operations and compliance.
• Support cybersecurity communications, training, and user awareness initiatives across the NHLBI environment.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive experience leading cybersecurity operations in large, complex or federal environments.
• Strong expertise in vulnerability management, patch compliance, malware defense, and incident response.
• Proven background with cybersecurity engineering tools and platforms (e.g., WAF, SIEM, EDR, threat intelligence systems).
• Deep knowledge of FISMA Moderate requirements, RMF processes, ATO documentation, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring.
• Experience collaborating effectively with federal stakeholders and IT teams to ensure a secure operating environment.

Desired Qualifications: (if applicable)

• Experience supporting cybersecurity operations in federal, biomedical, or research‑driven environments.
• Background with advanced threat intelligence, security automation, and modern SecOps tooling.
• Familiarity with securing scientific computing environments or Special Purpose Equipment (SPE).
• Experience leading remediation of penetration test findings and public‑facing application vulnerabilities.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply federal security policy, governance mandates, and audit requirements.
• Proven skill collaborating with ISSO/CISO leadership, cross‑functional IT teams, and external stakeholders.

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 build your skills and 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 10 company-paid holidays