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

GCI; North Dakota; On-site; USD 145,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

GCI seeks a Cyber Security Analyst with TS/SCI with Poly to identify, analyze, and mitigate vulnerabilities across networks and systems at our McLean, VA facility. You will collaborate with cyber defense teams to maintain situational awareness and develop remediation plans, while delivering clear threat reports to technical and non-technical audiences.

The role requires 8+ years in cybersecurity, strong analytical skills, and the ability to travel locally and nationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or six additional years of relevant experience.
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Strong understanding of types of vulnerabilities, network attacks, and current industry threats.
• Experience with data analysis and data-driven decision making.
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and tools.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other cyber defense teams to maintain continuous situational awareness of current and emerging cyber threats.
• Analyze data to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities and weaknesses in our systems and networks.
• Provide detailed remediation and mitigation plans, track via KPIs.
• Conduct research on threat actors, malware, exploit methods, and vulnerabilities to stay up-to-date on current cyber threats.
• Develop and maintain cyber threat reports and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide input on the implementation of processes, procedures, and technological solutions to mature our operational program and team cadence.
• Respond to internal team and stakeholder inquiries on vulnerabilities and related topics.
• Collaborate with peers to identify and address cyber gaps and develop solutions to address cyber needs.
• Conduct proactive data gathering to better understand the political, economic, and behavioral aspects of threats, cyber activities, and threat actors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Threat knowledge

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Confluence

ServiceNow

JIRA

Tableau

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

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

Job Category: Cyber Security

Requisition Number: CYBER001566

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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McLean
McLean, VA, USA

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.

At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Cyber Security Analyst, a typical day will include the following duties:

Cyber Security vulnerability analyst to help identify, analyze, and mitigate cyber vulnerabilities across networks and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other cyber defense teams to maintain continuous situational awareness of current and emerging cyber threats.
• Analyze data to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities and weaknesses in our systems and networks
• Provided detailed remediation and mitigation plans, track via Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Conduct research on threat actors, malware, exploit methods, and vulnerabilities to stay up-to-date on current cyber threats.
• Develop and maintain cyber threat reports and presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Provide input on the implementation of processes, procedures, and technological solutions to mature our operational program and team cadence.
• Respond to internal team and stakeholder inquires on vulnerabilities and related topics.
• Collaborate with peers to identify and address cyber gaps and develop solutions to address cyber needs.
• Conduct proactive data gathering to better understand the political, economic, and behavioral aspects of threats, cyber activities, and threat actors.
• Assist with threat data enrichment, curation, automation, and dissemination within a threat intelligence platform.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or six additional years of relevant experience
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Strong understanding of types of vulnerabilities, network attacks, and current industry threats
• Experience with data analysis and data-driven decision making
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and tools
• Ability to travel locally and nationally as needed

Desired Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Certifications in cybersecurity or related field (e.g. CISSP, CEH)
• Experience with vulnerability management tools and platforms
• Strong understanding or risk management principles and practices
• Experience with process improvement and implementation
• Experience with tools including: Confluence, ServiceNow, JIRA, Tableau, PowerBI, Excel

Preferred

CCNP

Intermediate

CEH

Intermediate

Salary Range $145,000 - $189000

*A candidate must be a US Citizen and requires an active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Behaviors

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

8 years:

Experience in cybersecurity, vulnerability management, or a related field

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