Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Information Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Information Assurance, IT Security Standards, Security Requirements

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Cyber Security Analyst with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

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 a Cyber Security Analyst joining our Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35 IT program in Arlington, VA.

The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35 IT program support contract provides knowledge-based, information assurance and cybersecurity IT services to the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO). Our services include program management, enterprise performance management, enterprise architecture, implementation of emerging capabilities and requirements, life cycle management, operations & maintenance, enterprise data management, service desk support and IT training. 

HOW OUR CYBER SECURITY ANALYST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Implements and updates information assurance/security standards and procedures.

• Recommends information assurance/security solutions to support customers’ requirements.

• Identifies, reports, and resolves security violations.

• Establishes and satisfies information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands.

• Supports customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of doctrine and policies. (maybe reword)

• Applies know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures.

• Performs analysis of security features for system architectures.

• Analyzes and defines security requirements for computer systems which may include mainframes, workstations, and personal computers.

• Implements solutions that meet security requirements.

• Provides integration and implementation of the computer system security solution.

• Analyzes general information assurance-related technical problems and provides basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems.

• Understands the OSI model and TCP/IP networking, and basic knowledge of network and host exploitation techniques.

• Understands systems configuration and management of firewalls, IDS, servers, and work stations.

• Collects data and reports results.

• Handles and escalates security issues or emergency situations appropriately.

• Provides incident response capabilities to isolate and mitigate threats to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability for protected data.

• Supports external investigations.

• Implements and uses Cisco Intrusion Prevention System.

• Performs vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.

• Ensures that all information systems are functional and secure.

• Has experience in threat hunting and digital forensics

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance

• Required Experience: 3+ years

• Required Technical Skills: Experience designing and developing organizational information systems or upgrading legacy systems, employing best practices when implementing security controls within an information system including software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques.

• Required Certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE and

  (752) Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner - Advanced               (CASP+/CCISO/CCSP/CISM/CISSP/GSLC)

• Education: BS or BA degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering or Information Technology, or relevant IT discipline.

• Location: Hybrid - 3 days onsite in Arlington, VA and 2 days remote.

• US Citizenship Required.

WHAT WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE:

• CEH, GCIH or PenTest+ certification

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

The likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. 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:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Arlington

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.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 30 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.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.