Cyber Security Anlst Adv (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

GCI Incorporated; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GCI Incorporated is seeking a highly motivated Cyber Security Analyst to ensure the security of information systems and networks. The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of experience in cyber security, with a strong grasp of security principles and technologies. Responsibilities include analyzing data from security tools, reporting incidents, and maintaining security policies. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment in Chantilly, Virginia.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cyber security principles and practices.
• Experience with a variety of security technologies.
• 8-10 years of experience in cyber security.

Responsibilities

• Analyze events within environments to mitigate threats.
• Report all events and anomalies per network directives.
• Maintain cybersecurity policies and procedures.

Skills

Cyber security principles

Security technologies

Data analysis

Threat mitigation

Access management

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 leverage 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.

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 purpose 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

• 8-10 years of experience

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans