Cybersecurity Manager Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Operations, Identity Access Management (IAM), Identity Management (IdM), Solution Architecture

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

The GCIO Cyber Security Organization is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Manager to lead sustainment operations across the enterprise identity and access management ecosystem. This role focuses on supporting the full user account lifecycle within Microsoft and Okta environments, managing privileged access through Keeper and CyberArk, and maintaining robust multifactor authentication (MFA) capabilities using RSA. . This position will collaborate directly with the cyber architecture group and the division cyber team, developing working relationships with both teams and the broader GCIO team to foster a collaborative working environment. The leader of this team must have a proven ability to lead a diverse organization of professionals and possess extensive Cyber Security experience.
HOW A CYBER SECURITY MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
In this position, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Sustainment

• Oversee daily operations for Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and Okta user account lifecycle management (provisioning, modifications, deprovisioning).
• Maintain and troubleshoot SSO configurations, MFA enforcement, authentication policies, and directory integrations.
• Support identity lifecycle workflows involving onboarding, transfers, and offboarding across all platforms.
• Monitor and maintain directory synchronization and role/attribute governance to ensure policy alignment.
• Ensure adherence to identity governance standards including RBAC, Zero Trust principles, and leastprivilege access.

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

• Manage sustainment of Keeper Privileged Access Management (PAM) for secure credential storage, rotation, and privileged access workflows.
• Support CyberArk operations including vault maintenance, privileged session handling, onboarding of new privileged accounts, and ongoing policy compliance.
• Conduct regular PAM health checks, audit reviews, and remediation of operational issues.
• Coordinate enhancements and configurations to meet evolving security requirements and maturity goals.

Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Support

• Administer and support RSA MFA tokens, lifecycle processes, and authentication service troubleshooting.
• Oversee integration and sustainment of RSA MFA across key applications and systems.
• Ensure reliable MFA service delivery, incident response, and user support in alignment with corporate authentication policies.

Operational Security & Compliance

• Maintain daily operational compliance with security controls, regulatory requirements, and IAM best practices.
• Conduct access reviews, audit preparation, and reporting for identity, PAM, and authentication platforms.
• Collaborate with incident response teams to support investigations involving access anomalies or authentication issues.
• Improve and sustain processes for logging, monitoring, and privilege governance.

Automation & Process Optimization

• Identify opportunities for automation within account lifecycle management, authentication, and privileged access workflows.
• Support enhancements to provisioning/deprovisioning automation and identity orchestration.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and security teams to streamline user lifecycle processes.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Vendor Coordination

• Work closely with crossfunctional teams to maintain platform integrity, enable secure access, and minimize friction for end users.
• Coordinate with vendors such as Microsoft, Okta, Keeper, CyberArk, and RSA for troubleshooting, upgrades, and roadmap planning.
• Provide training and guidance on IAM and PAM best practices to technical teams and business partners.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree, in lieu of degree an additional 4 years of related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in IAM sustainment, identity operations, and/or cybersecurity administration
• 1+ years of experience in leading high performing teams
• Handson experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and Okta Identity Cloud.
• Practical knowledge of PAM tooling (Keeper, CyberArk) and MFA systems (RSA).
• Solid understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC) and Zero Trust concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and operational process management skills.
• Experience supporting identity lifecycle workflows and automated provisioning systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Location: Hybrid to Falls Church, Virginia office

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 $144,500 - $195,500. 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:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Falls Church

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.

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 consulting, technology 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 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.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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