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

GCI Incorporated; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GCI Incorporated is seeking a highly motivated Cyber Security Analyst to ensure the security of our information systems and networks. The role demands a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and 11+ years of experience. Responsibilities include analyzing data from various cyber defense tools, reporting security events, and developing cybersecurity policies. The candidate should be able to lead and guide less-experienced personnel. This position is based in Chantilly, Virginia, and offers a commitment to excellence and integrity.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 11 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of various cybersecurity tools and technologies.
• Ability to analyze and report on cybersecurity events and anomalies.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from cyber defense tools to mitigate threats.
• Report on events and manage responses to security incidents.
• Evaluate and maintain cybersecurity policies and systems.
• Identify security risks and recommend improvements.
• Conduct risk assessments and compliance audits.
• Provide guidance to junior cybersecurity personnel.

Skills

Cyber security principles and practices

Data analysis

Security technologies

Incident response

Risk assessment

Education

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Job description

GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique high-value mission solutions while effectively leveraging 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