Cyber Technical Analyst Advisor (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

GCI; Chantilly; On-site; EUR 84,918 - 110,393; Full time

Job summary

A reputable technology firm in Chantilly is seeking a highly motivated Cyber Technical Analyst with 8-10 years of experience and a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. The role involves executing tests on systems, performing assessments of networks, and implementing cyber security processes. You will also support formal security evaluations and lead less-experienced personnel. This position offers opportunities to tackle critical mission requirements in cybersecurity landscape.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience required.
• US Citizen with active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and executes tests of systems to evaluate results.
• Performs assessments of systems and networks within the network environment.
• Measures effectiveness of defense‑in‑depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.
• Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks.
• Assists in the implementation of required government policy.
• Performs extensive analyses to validate established security requirements.
• Supports the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E).
• Conducts reviews of each system's audits.
• Provides guidance to less-experienced cybersecurity personnel.

Education

Bachelor's degree or better

Job description

Cyber Technical Analyst Advisor (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Cyber Technical Analyst, a typical day will include the following duties:

Description

GCI is looking for a highly motivated and experienced expert Cyber Technical Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's cyber security assurance processes. This includes developing and implementing security policies and procedures, conducting security assessments, and monitoring the organization's cyber security posture.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and executes tests of systems to evaluate results against specifications and requirements as well as analyze/report test results.
• Performs assessments of systems and networks within the network environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Measures effectiveness of defense‑in‑depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.
• Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.
• Assists in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e., NISPOM, DCID 6/3), and may make recommendations on process tailoring.
• Performs extensive analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommends additional security requirements and safeguards.
• Supports the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre‑test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.
• Periodically conducts a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
• Provides guidance and leadership to less‑experienced cybersecurity personnel.
• May serve as a team or task leader. (Not a people manager)

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree or better.
• US Citizen with active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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