Cyber Security Analyst - TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Own your career as a Cyber Security Analyst at GDIT. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong lines of cyber defense using cutting-edge technologies. Your work in cyber security at GDIT will have an impact on securing our clients’ missions and ensuring we anticipate the threats of tomorrow.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cyber Security Analyst , you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

HOW A CYBER SECURITY ANALYST SR ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Provide vulnerability analysis and reporting on accredited information systems.
• Create documentation such as SOPs, internal process documents and input into cyber policies that support the continuous monitoring of accredited information systems.
• Coordinate with information system POCs for plan updates and mitigation strategies to ensure overall health of IT systems, networks and applications.
• Interprets, analyzes, and reports all events and anomalies in accordance with computer network directives, including initiating, responding, and reporting discovered events
• Ensures that cybersecurity plans, controls, processes, standards, policies, and procedures are aligned with cybersecurity standards
• Develops techniques and procedures for conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance audits, the evaluation and testing of hardware, firmware and software for possible impact on system security, and the investigation and resolution of security incidents such as intrusion, frauds, attacks or leaks
• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals
• May serve as a team or task lead

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and threats
• Assist with development and maintenance of the organization’s risk management framework
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement security policies and controls
• Contribute to incident response planning and post-incident analysis
• Prepare risk reports and present findings to senior management
• Stay updated on the latest cyber security trends, threats, and technologies.
• Provide vulnerability analysis and reporting on accredited information systems. Experience in scanning information systems using scanning tools such as Tenable/Nessus, AppDetective, Rapid7, WebInspect
• Strong writing skills to create documentation such as SOPs, internal process documents and input into cyber policies that support the continuous monitoring of accredited information systems
• Coordinate with information system POCs for plan updates and mitigation strategies to ensure overall health of IT systems, networks and applications
• Experience with architecture design, system and network analysis, vulnerability and risk assessments, and security assessment of hardware and software.
• Perform some manual data aggregation and normalization tasks until automated solutions are developed
• Strong understanding of cloud environments and assessing systems within cloud environments focusing on security posture
• Experience with continuous monitoring and plans of actions and milestones (POA&Ms)
• Understanding of NIST 800-53, 800-137 and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Demonstrated experience with cyber security concepts to include encryption services, access control, information protection, network security
• Experience with AWS and Azure cloud security compliance
• Knowledgeable of various cloud services to include Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, Software as a Service
• Possesses strong analytical and problem solving skills

• Additional Skills:
• provide relevant analysis & recommendation with a risk management mindset.
• excellent writing skills that would lend itself to finished and final deliverable products.
• understand & leverage relevant cybersecurity policies and directives.
• work in a team environment but maintain the focus of senior leadership & their relevant risk posture.
• drive data capture & production for senior leaders to make informed decisions.
• Security clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Desired Technologies/Tools:
• Certified in Cloud Security for AWS and Azure
• Security Certifications to include CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, NCSF
• Demonstrated experience in IT best practices regarding application, enterprise system, and network security
• Location: McLean, VA (On Customer Site)
• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 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

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required