Cyber Security Analyst Expert at GDIT Scott County, IL

Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute; Illinois; On-site; USD 166,280 - 224,968; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid education and certification opportunities

Comprehensive health, dental, vision plans

Job summary

Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst Expert based in Scott County, IL (Scott AFB). This full-time role demands a current Secret clearance and offers an opportunity to serve as a principal technical advisor in cybersecurity.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 12 years of progressive experience in enterprise engineering. The role includes responsibilities such as system categorization and security controls implementation.

Benefits include a flexible work week, comprehensive health plans, and a competitive salary ranging from $166,280 to $224,968 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 12+ years progressive enterprise engineering and management experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal technical advisor for cybersecurity tools.
• Implement assessment and Authorization to Operate (ATO) for tools.

Skills

Design and implementation of enterprise network cyber‑defense

Proficiency in layered defense and zero‑trust technologies

Understanding network threat lifecycle and attack vectors

Knowledge of IT standards and the OSI model

Experience with web content filters and security tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Packet capture tools

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst Expert

Location: Scott County, IL (Scott AFB). Full‑time. Requires current Secret clearance and ability to obtain Secret clearance. US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal technical advisor and subject‑matter expert for system categorization, security controls selection, implementation, assessment, and Authorization to Operate (ATO) for approved cybersecurity tools.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Required Experience: 12+ years progressive enterprise engineering and management experience.
• Preferred Skills:
  • Design, development, direction, and implementation of enterprise network cyber‑defense capabilities to prevent sophisticated threats.
  • Proficient in layered defense and zero‑trust technologies.
  • Understanding of network threat lifecycle, attack vectors, and exploitation methods.
  • Knowledge of computer network theory, IT standards, and the OSI model.
  • Experience with web content filters, email security, IDS/IPS, HBSS, SEIM, DNS security, log and network monitoring, packet capture, proxies, firewalls, anti‑virus, and ACLs.
• Certifications: CISSP (or equivalent).
• Security Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance.

Additional Information

• Salary Range: $166,280 – $224,968 (based on experience, location, and contractual factors).
• Weekly Hours: 40.
• Travel: Less than 10%.
• Telecommuting: Onsite only.
• Work Location: USA IL Scott AFB.

Benefits

• Full‑flex work week.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision plans and health savings accounts.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid education and certification opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities. Protected Veterans.