Cyber Technical Analyst Advisor (TS/SCI with Poly Required)

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

Job summary

GCI Incorporated in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking a committed Cyber Technical Analyst to enhance our cyber security processes. The role requires designing, implementing, and monitoring security policies while providing leadership to junior cybersecurity staff.

The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience and a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on delivering high-value mission solutions.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in cybersecurity roles.
• Active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Ability to provide leadership to less-experienced personnel.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity assurance processes.
• Conduct security assessments and monitor cyber security posture.
• Plan and execute tests to evaluate system specifications.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Security assessment

Risk mitigation

Test planning and execution

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.

As a Cyber Technical Analyst, a typical day will include the following duties:

Description

GCI is looking for a highly motivated and experienced expert Cyber Technical Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's cyber security assurance processes. This includes developing and implementing security policies and procedures, conducting security assessments, and monitoring the organization's cyber security posture.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares, and executes tests of systems to evaluate results against specifications and requirements as well as analyze/report test results.
• Performs assessments of systems and networks within the network environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy.
• Measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.
• Establishes strict program control processes to ensure mitigation of risks and supports obtaining certification and accreditation of systems.
• Assists in the implementation of the required government policy (i.e., NISPOM, DCID 6/3), and may make recommendations on process tailoring.
• Performs extensive analyses to validate established security requirements and to recommends additional security requirements and safeguards.
• Supports the formal Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) required by each government accrediting authority through pre-test preparations, participation in the tests, analysis of the results, and preparation of required reports.
• Periodically conducts a review of each system's audits and monitors corrective actions until all actions are closed.
• Provides 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
• 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