Cyber Risk Management Analyst Junior

General Dynamics IT; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Cyber Risk Management Junior Analyst to support CBP’s 24/7/365 security operations, risk governance, and control assessments.

You will document risks, track remediation, prepare leadership briefings, and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders across programs.

Qualifications

• Three or more years in cybersecurity or IT security experience.
• Foundational understanding of risk principles and assessment practices.
• Strong documentation, writing and communication capabilities.
• Foundational understanding of risk principles, security control assessment practices, and federal cybersecurity standards.
• Strong analytical and writing skills with the ability to translate technical issues into clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across programs.
• Familiarity with IT system lifecycle processes, cybersecurity environments, or federal IT delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist with documenting risks, gathering supporting information, assessing basic security control effectiveness, and monitoring remediation efforts.
• Supports risk reporting and contributes to applying repeatable risk processes across systems.
• Support the evaluation of technical and administrative security controls to determine effectiveness and identify deficiencies.
• Participate in continuous monitoring activities by assessing new vulnerabilities, configuration changes, or system updates.
• Assist in tracking remediation efforts by validating evidence, collecting updates from system owners, and maintaining accurate records of issue closure.
• Prepare supporting materials for risk summaries, dashboards, and leadership briefings.

Skills

Cyber Risks

Cybersecurity Controls

Cybersecurity Operations

Cybersecurity Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity or a related field

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications: Skills: Cyber Risks, Cybersecurity Controls, Cybersecurity Operations, Cybersecurity Risk Management Certifications: None Experience: 3 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cyber Security Directorate (CSD) is leading one of the most comprehensive, mission critical cybersecurity operations in the federal government, protecting the digital infrastructure that safeguards America's borders. This multifaceted program spans 24/7/365 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring, advanced threat intelligence, forensics, incident response, cloud and network security engineering, zero trust modernization, vulnerability assessment, and enterprise-wide risk and compliance activities. The Cyber Risk Management Analyst Junior will support teams at the forefront of national security, supporting sophisticated cyber operations that defend vital systems, enable secure mission execution, and counter rapidly evolving threats. You will find this work uniquely impactful, fast-paced, and deeply collaborative, offering the opportunity to lead high performing technical teams, shape CBP's cybersecurity strategy, and contribute directly to the protection of the nation.

The Cyber Risk Management Junior plays a key role in ensuring risks are accurately captured, tracked, and communicated, forming the backbone of enterprise risk governance. By supporting control evaluations, documenting findings, and coordinating mitigation, this analyst enables leadership to make informed security decisions and strengthens the organization's ability to meet federal cybersecurity expectations.

The candidate will:

• Assist with documenting risks, gathering supporting information, assessing basic security control effectiveness, and monitoring remediation efforts.
• Supports risk reporting and contributes to applying repeatable risk processes across systems.
• Support the evaluation of technical and administrative security controls to determine effectiveness and identify deficiencies.
• Participate in continuous monitoring activities by assessing new vulnerabilities, configuration changes, or system updates.
• Support the evaluation of technical and administrative security controls to determine effectiveness and identify deficiencies.
• Assist in tracking remediation efforts by validating evidence, collecting updates from system owners, and maintaining accurate records of issue closure.
• Prepare supporting materials for risk summaries, dashboards, and leadership briefings.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Minimum of three (3) years in cybersecurity or IT security experience.
• Foundational understanding of risk principles and assessment practices.
• Strong documentation, organizational, writing and communication capabilities.
• Foundational understanding of risk principles, security control assessment practices, and federal cybersecurity standards.
• Strong analytical and writing skills with the ability to break down technical issues into clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders across programs.
• Familiarity with IT system lifecycle processes, cybersecurity environments, or federal IT delivery.

Preferred certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• NIST RMF Practitioner (various providers)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity or a related field preferred.
• Previous or Current CBP Background Investigation desired.

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in cyber security at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission.

The likely salary range for this position is $85,425 - $115,575. 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: Less than 10%

T elecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA VA Ashburn

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