Cyber Security Analyst Senior Advisor

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and wellness packages

Internal mobility

Paid education and certifications

Cutting-edge technology

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

GDIT in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join a government/contractor team, monitoring networks, implementing security controls, and supporting Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes with stakeholders to mitigate vulnerabilities.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of related experience, scripting skills (Python/Bash/PowerShell), and strong knowledge of NIST ICD 503, security testing tools, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of related cybersecurity experience.
• Proficient in Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripting.
• Familiar with OWASP Top 10, cloud platforms, and security tools like Nmap/Burp.

Responsibilities

• Identify security risks, threats and vulnerabilities in networks and systems.
• Perform complex security architecture analyses to mitigate issues.
• Develop and enforce security policies for data, software and hardware.
• Coordinate assessments and maintain ATO-related documentation.

Skills

Analysis

Cybersecurity

Network Security

Security Architecture Design

Security Controls

Tools

Nmap

Burp Suite

Cloud platforms

Job description

Job Qualifications

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 Job Qualifications: Skills: Analysis, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Architecture Design, Security Controls Certifications: None Experience: 8 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

GDIT is seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst Senior Advisor to participate as a member of an integrated government/contractor team of technical and functional experts in the conduct of cybersecurity at USSOCOM. The office monitors USSOCOM networks and systems for cyber threats and works with stakeholders to mitigate and remediate identified cyber vulnerabilities. This position will be responsible for implementing and monitoring necessary security controls to maintain an Authorization to Operate (ATO). Track and maintain certification information databases, websites and tools to ensure that networks, systems and devices are properly documented and managed from a security perspective.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Identifies security risks, threats and vulnerabilities of networks, systems, applications and new technology initiatives.
• Conducts complex security architecture analysis to evaluate and mitigate issues.
• Develops policies and procedures for securing the system infrastructure and applications.
• Develops complex technical and programmatic assessments, evaluates engineering and integration initiatives and provides complex technical support to assess security policies, standards and guidelines.
• Develops, implements, enforces and communicates security policies and/or plans for data, software applications, hardware and telecommunications.
• Perform highly complex product evaluations, recommends and implements products/services for network security.
• Validates and tests complex security architecture and design solutions to produce detailed engineering specifications with recommended vendor technologies.
• Provides complex technical oversight and enforcement of security directives, orders, standards, plans and procedures.
• Develops manuals and ensures system support personnel receive/maintain security awareness and training.
• Assesses the impact on the business unit/customer caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access to information and reports to senior management.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, 8+ years of related work experience
• Must have basic coding and/or scripting using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate tasks
• Must be familiarity with OWASP Top 10, cloud platforms, & security software (Nmap, Burp Suite preferred)
• Must obtain and maintain CompTIA Pen Test certification (or equivalent) per 8140/8570 requirements.
• Experience working with IP networking, networking protocols and understanding of security related technologies including encryption, IPsec, PKI, VPNs, firewalls, proxy services, DNS, electronic mail and access-lists.
• Experience working with internet, web, application and network security techniques.
• Experience working with relevant operating system security (Windows, Linux, etc.).
• Experience working with leading firewall, network scanning and intrusion detection products and authentication technologies.
• Thorough understanding and practical expertise with Intelligence Community Directive 503 (ICD 503) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework.
• Experience producing and maintaining Assessment and Authorization packages.
• Experience validating NIST 800-53 Security Controls; CNSSI 1253 Security Controls and Overlays.

Work Location: On Customer Site- Tampa, FL

Security Clearance: TS/SCI clearance is required.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER

• 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 and apply to solve real world problems
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Travel Required: 10-25%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA FL Tampa

Additional Work Locations:

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.

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