Cyber Security Analyst Senior

General Dynamics - IT; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness

Internal mobility team

Professional growth opportunities

Cutting-edge technology

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT in Hampton, VA is seeking a Cyber Security Analyst Senior to join our Cyber Network Defense team supporting the Air Force's DCGS operations at Langley AFB. This on-site role requires TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship, with a 4-on/3-off shift.

You will monitor near real-time threats, perform security analysis, prioritize remediation, and ensure compliance with ICD 502, ICS 500-27, and DoD 8570 requirements.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Shift: 4 on/3 off.
• Minimum of three (3) years of network and system security experience.
• Strong knowledge of ESS/HBSS.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the CND Framework 4.10.2.3.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide near-real-time monitoring and analysis of insider and external threats utilizing network security tools and custom developed scripts IAW ICD 502.
• Perform near-real-time network security alerting and problem resolution.
• Prioritize remediation efforts using reliable threat intelligence.
• Monitor and protect the security of the DCGS from internal and external threats.
• Implement the Enterprise Audit Conceptual Framework as defined by ICS 500-27.
• Perform all functions of the CND Framework.
• Generate a complete list of auditable events for all user activity and then process, filter, and share the data.
• Provide risk determination to the AO regarding ATO or ATT.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Network security

Education

TS/SCI clearance

IAT Level II Security+ (CE)

CySA certification

Tools

ESS/HBSS

ICD 502 scripting

ICS 500-27

Job description

Cyber Security Analyst Senior

Join our technology leading team of men and women that solve some of the world’s most complex technical challenges. GDIT is seeking an enthusiastic Cyber Network Defense Analyst who is seeking to expand his/her experience in the IT field by joining our team in support of the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission of the Airforce at Langley AFB, Va.

Our Cyber Network Defense team supports the Air Forces’ Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Processing, Exploitation, Dissemination (PED) Operations Center (DOC). Specifically, you will be providing Cyber Monitoring and Defense across a global enterprise.

The Cyber Network Defense Analyst will be responsible to:

• Provide near-real-time monitoring and analysis of insider and external threats utilizing network security tools and custom developed scripts IAW Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 502


• Perform near-real-time network security alerting and problem resolution


• Prioritize remediation efforts using reliable threat intelligence


• Monitor and protect the security of the DCGS from internal and external threats


• Implement the Enterprise Audit Conceptual Framework as defined by Intelligence Community Standard (ICS) 500-27


• Perform all functions of the CND Framework


• Generate a complete list of auditable events for all user activity and then process, format, filter, and share the data


• Provide risk determination recommendations to the Authorizing Official (AO) regarding acceptance or rejection of an Authority to Operate (ATO) or Authority to Test (ATT)


• Assess and report cyber readiness; perform an analysis of trends and concerns, and report key findings (i.e. provide recommendations and knowledge transfer based upon key findings)


• Provide weekly update to Government program leads on current status of cyber readiness


• Provide a robust set of checks and balances to protect against unauthorized network modifications, penetrations, and other threats that might affect mission operations


• Manage antivirus definition files on DCGS Enterprise information systems


• Provide guidance and assistance to other units and agencies responding to security events


• Track and ensure enterprise compliance of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA), DISA assist bulletins, and Air Force Computer Response Team (AFCERT) notifications and compliance with other governing directives


• Perform and oversee network vulnerability scanning functions IAW governing directive

Minimum Requirements:

• Clearance: TS/SCI


• Shift Work (4 on/3 off)


• Minimum of three (3) years’ of network and system security experience


• Strong knowledge of ESS/HBSS


• Demonstrated knowledge of the CND Framework 4.10.2.3


• Possess IAT Level II Security + (CE) certification


• Possess Cyber Security Analysis (CySA) certification IAW DoD 8570


• Location: On Customer Site


• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match


• Comprehensive health and wellness packages


• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career


• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications


• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from


• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays