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General Dynamics Information Technology

Builds and runs technology for government agencies

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - Splunk focused

Security Operations & Incident ResponseUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeRemote in USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or another related discipline and at least 5 years of increasingly responsible, relevant experience defining security requirements; candidates without a degree need 6–8 years of relevant experience.
  • At least 3.5 years of hands-on experience with Splunk design and administration.
  • Understanding of common hacking techniques, including malware, and effective countermeasures.
  • Experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases and their security configurations.
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing client needs.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy clearance and pass a government background screening process that includes detailed forms and fingerprinting.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

  • Gather and organize technical information about an organization’s mission goals and needs, IT infrastructure, and existing security and information assurance products.
  • Assist in developing and applying security and information assurance policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Work with the customer to minimize risks and assess and secure applications and databases.
  • Use experience in cloud platforms and technologies, cybersecurity, information assurance, network security, computer information systems, computer science, or management information systems to support the work.
  • Identify data patterns, provide metrics, diagnose problems, and provide business operations intelligence using tools such as Splunk, DBProtect, and Burp Suite.
  • Use security information and event management systems and processes to deliver cybersecurity services.
  • Develop Splunk dashboards and visualizations to highlight application and database alert conditions.
  • Establish application and database logging standards in support of government mandates.
  • Design and customize complex search queries and promote advanced searching, forensics, and analytics.
  • Develop and document configuration standards, policies, and procedures for operating, managing, and securing a Splunk infrastructure.
  • Develop dashboards, data models, visualizations, and reports, and optimize performance.
  • Develop documentation for new or existing systems.
  • Execute and interpret vulnerability scans and collaborate with system owners to address vulnerabilities.
  • Apply diagnostic techniques to identify problems, investigate causes, and recommend solutions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with Trustwave DBProtect and Burp Suite.
  • Certified Splunk Enterprise Administrator.
  • Demonstrated experience in IT best practices for application, enterprise system, and network security.
  • Experience with antivirus, intrusion detection and prevention systems, firewalls, Active Directory, vulnerability assessment tools, and other security tools used in large network environments.
  • Previous Department of Energy experience.

About the Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

Builds and runs technology for government agencies

GDIT builds and runs technology systems for U.S. government agencies, including defense, intelligence and civilian organizations. Its work spans cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and software development, with tools tailored to sensitive missions and large agency operations. The company combines its own reusable technology solutions with commercial products, then earns revenue through contracts to design, integrate, modernize and operate customer systems, including support for both classified and unclassified networks. It also supplies technical expertise and daily operational support, and is a business unit of General Dynamics headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Falls Church, VA
Founded
1999

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