Host-Based Security Analyst (ESA)

General Dynamics Information Technology; Fort Wayne, Bellevue (IN, NE); On-site; USD 94,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to advancing national security through cutting-edge technology and cyber defense. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the Department of Defense's mission by ensuring the safety and security of critical systems. Your expertise in cybersecurity, intrusion detection, and network traffic management will be essential in maintaining operational integrity. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse team of professionals focused on innovation and excellence in a mission-driven environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and advancing your career in cybersecurity, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Professional growth opportunities

Paid vacation and holidays

Cutting-edge technology training

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Cyber Security roles.
• Technical training or certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Validate and monitor VDI and server assessment images.
• Troubleshoot and analyze issues to ensure system operations.
• Support host-based firewalls and intrusion prevention systems.

Skills

Cyber Defense

Cybersecurity

Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

Network Traffic

VMware VDI

Education

Technical Training or Certification

Degree

Tools

VMware

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

Anti-Virus Software

Job description

Req ID: RQ196416

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Cyber Security

Skills:

• Cyber Defense
• Cybersecurity
• Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
• Network Traffic
• VMware VDI

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Mission

USSTRATCOM is a Combatant Command responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and enterprise IT services essential to national security. It oversees Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), Global Strike, and Missile Threat Assessments, working closely with other Combatant Commands, Services, and defense agencies. SCITLS will be a key component that will ensure mission success and the safety.

Job Responsibilities:

• ESA Analyst: Validates Thick/Laptop/Thin Zero Client technology and VDI and server assessment images are current prior to implementation.
• Monitors the operation of HBSAs to ensure proper operations, and actively troubleshoots, analyzes, isolates, and takes corrective action for the root cause of problems that arise.
• Recommends courses of action to return impacted systems to full operation status. Provides support and subject matter expertise in support of ESS functional capabilities.
• Provides support and subject matter expertise for ESS supporting functional capabilities, including, but not limited to, host-based firewalls, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Anti-Virus, and Application Whitelisting.
• Populates, reports, and validates IT baseline elements including Operational Attribute (OA) Tagging in accordance with DoD policies and directives.
• Updates ESA policies (ePO), creates reports, and works with USG personnel to deliver findings, courses of action, and corrective actions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree plus 3+ years of experience

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Required: GFACT or GISF or Cloud+ or GCED or PenTest+ or Security+ or GSEC
• Desired: ITIL 4 Foundation; CompTIA Network + or Microsoft Certified Modern Desktop Administrator Associate; or HDI Desktop Support Technician; or HDI Support Center Analyst; or Certified Endpoint Responder; VMware Certified Professional- Security

Location: Onsite - Offutt AFB, Nebraska - Relocation may be available

Clearance: Must be willing to obtain Top Secret with SCI eligibility

#SCITLS #OffuttAFB #Omaha

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

The likely salary range for this position is $94,676 - $128,092. 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.

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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans