Cyber Security Analyst Senior

General Dynamics Information Technology; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health & wellness

Career mobility

Education & certs

Cutting-edge technology

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Cyber Security Analyst Senior to join the Cyber Network Defense team supporting the Air Force at Langley AFB, Va. You will monitor and defend a global enterprise, providing real-time threat monitoring and guidance to implement protective measures.

Responsibilities include coordinating incident responses, applying threat intelligence, and reporting cyber readiness to program leads. This role requires TS/SCI clearance and on-site work.

Qualifications

• Clearance: TS/SCI
• Shift work: 4 on/3 off
• 3+ years network and system security experience
• Strong knowledge of ESS/HBSS
• IAT Level II Security+ (CE) certification
• CySA certification IAW DoD 8570

Responsibilities

• Provide near-real-time monitoring of insider and external threats utilizing network security tools and ICD 502
• Perform near-real-time network security alerting and problem resolution
• Prioritize remediation using reliable threat intelligence
• Monitor and protect the DCGS from internal and external threats
• Implement ICS 500-27 Enterprise Audit Framework
• Perform all functions of the CND Framework
• Generate auditable events for user activity and share data

Skills

Cyber Defense

Network Security Tools

Security Tools

Job description

Job Qualifications

Cyber Defense, Network Security Tools, Security Tools

Job Description

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Skills

Cyber Defense, Network Security Tools, Security Tools

Certifications

None

Experience

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

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 certificates
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

#GDITPriority

The likely salary range for this position is $97,968 - $112,700. 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%

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA VA Langley AFB

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 ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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