Cyber Incident Detector (shift) - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology
Reston, VA
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 Incident Detector 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 Incident Detector you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

HOW A CYBER INCIDENT DETECTOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

  • Perform forensic analysis of digital information and gathers and handles evidence. Identify network computer intrusion evidence and perpetrators, and coordinates with other government agencies to record and report incidents.

  • You must be passionate about technology, and able to learn the ropes of new security solutions rapidly.

  • Take the lead in day-to-day monitoring for unusual activities, implement defensive protocols, and report incidents.

  • Forensic analysis of digital information, Open-Source Intel (OSINT) review/monitoring, available tools both customer provided and open source, and pivoting/researching on previously reported Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).

  • Participate in collaborative sessions with other CNDSPs and Intelligence Community (IC) agencies on malicious intrusions, attacks or suspicious activities, as well as share emerging Cyber Threat Intel data. 

  • Assist in the development of IOCs for active defensive countermeasures and passive detection signatures.

  • Day, Swing, or Mid Shift position available. Willing to work a weekend or holiday shift supporting your assigned shift.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and experience will be considered. 

  • Required Certifications: DoD 8570 IAT II prior to start date; must obtain CSSP Analyst, GIAC Continuous Monitoring (GMON) or equivalent, and Splunk Core User certifications within first 120 days of employment

  • Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph


REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Must have common knowledge of standard network infrastructure.

  • Other items that would be good to know include: domain masquerading, certificates, and file hashing.

  • Familiar with monitoring emerging threats through Tools, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and how they relate to the MITRE ATT&CK Framework

  • Good written communications skills are necessary to properly document and report the identification and sharing of newly identified IOCs.

  • Meticulous eye for detail and an ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

  • Maintain knowledge of current cybercrime tactics.

Location: On Site

  • Colorado Springs, CO

  • Bolling AFB, Washington D.C

  • Reston, VA

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

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

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

Certification

Security+, CE - Comptia Security+ - Comptia Security+

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Posted 2025-09-21

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