Cyber Sec Analyst Sr Adv (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

GCI; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GCI is seeking a highly motivated Cyber Security Analyst to own the security of information systems and networks. The role emphasizes strong security principles, experience with defense tools, and leadership of less-experienced staff.

You will analyze events from IDS and firewall data, develop risk-based controls, and ensure compliance with security standards while collaborating across teams in a mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 11+ years of experience in cyber security roles.
• Experience with security technologies including IDS and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Uses data from cyber defense tools to analyze and mitigate threats.
• Interprets and reports events in line with network directives.
• Maintains cybersecurity policies, procedures and access control.
• Identifies risks and recommends procedures to prevent incidents.
• Leads, guides, and mentors junior cybersecurity staff.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Security analytics

Incident response

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Education

BA/BS (or equivalent experience)

Tools

IDS

Firewalls

Network logs

Job description

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 Security Analyst, a typical day will include the following duties:

Description

GCI is looking for a highly motivated and experienced expert Cyber Security Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and practices, as well as experience with a variety of security technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for the overall security of our organization's information systems and networks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Uses data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of mitigating threats.
• Interprets, analyzes, and reports all events and anomalies in accordance with computer network directives, including initiating, responding, and reporting discovered events.
• Evaluates, tests, recommends, coordinates, monitors and maintains cybersecurity policies, procedures and systems, including access management for hardware, firmware and software
• Ensures that cybersecurity plans, controls, processes, standards, policies and procedures are aligned with cybersecurity standards
• Identifies security risks and exposures, determines the causes of security violations and suggests procedures to halt future incidents and improve security.
• Develops techniques and procedures for conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance audits, the evaluation and testing of hardware, firmware and software for possible impact on system security, and the investigation and resolution of security incidents such as intrusion, frauds, attacks or leaks.
• Provides advanced guidance and leadership to less- experienced cybersecurity personnel.
• May serve as a team or task leader. (Not a people manager)

Education Requirement

• BA/BS (or equivalent experience)

Experience Requirement

• 11+ years of experience

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans