Req ID: RQ203885
Type of Requisition: Regular
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph
Public Trust/Other Required: None
Job Family: Cyber Security
Skills:
Analytical Thinking,Cybersecurity,Security Controls
Certifications:
CompTIA CASP + - CompTIA
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
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. Our work depends on you joining our team to work in an ISSM shop to review, assess, and assist projects to meet necessary security controls and obtain Approval to Operate (ATO).
HOW A CYBER SECURITY ANALYST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Cyber Security Analysts are the front line cyber security warriors, and as such are critical guardians in educating and influencing the workforce on safe cyber security maneuvers. ISSMs deploy to mission spaces and partner with mission and project teams so that security is considered from the start. This includes participating in project review meetings and regularly providing technical cyber security guidance.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
Experience: 8+ years of related experience including the following:
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and project information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Experience specific to the skill or occupation. However, for specific computer languages, systems or technologies, expertise with the subject matter or technology outweighs the number of years of experience. This is especially true with emerging technologies.
Capable of mentoring or training other team members and sharing their expertise within and across contracts, organizational boundaries and with Customers.
Familiarity with network defense monitoring tools and systems, outlook, Microsoft office, information assurance assessment tools, encryption technologies, and identity and authentication technologies.
Good interpersonal, organizational, writing, communications and briefing skills.
Two years of demonstrated experience with the Sponsor's or IC Community's Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process, ICD 503, NIST Risk Management Framework.
Demonstrated experience speaking to audiences on technical matters such as cyber security or information security compliance.
Five years' experience writing technical reports related to Authorization & Accreditation (A&A), System Security Plans (SSP), security policies, or guidance.
Demonstrated experience developing documentation to meet security requirements and guidance.
Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI withPolygraph
Desired Skills:
Demonstrated ability to analyze Information System (IS) test results and suggest compensating controls for meeting IS security requirements.
2 years' experience with the Sponsor's classified data environment.
Demonstrated experience with the Sponsor's policies, directives, and standards.
Cyber security certification in one or more of the following: Security+, SSCP, CAP, CISM, CASP+, CISSP, GSEC, GCCC, GCWN, GMON, GSLC, CEH, CNDA, CSSLP, CISSP, CEH, AWS
Location: Herndon, VA (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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The likely salary range for this position is $161,500 - $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 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.
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 30,000 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.
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