Information Security Analyst

General Dynamics - IT; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT in the United States is seeking an Information Security Analyst Principal to strengthen enterprise cybersecurity operations across hybrid environments and to lead vulnerability management programs.

You will coordinate with cross‑functional teams to rapidly mitigate risks and ensure secure configurations in line with DISA STIGs, NSA guidelines, and DoW compliance frameworks for IL5/IL6 environments.

Qualifications

• Education: Security+, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with vulnerability management and incident response.
• Security clearance TS/SCI and US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise vulnerability management operations, including deployment and optimization of Tenable Security Center across Linux/Red Hat environments.
• Collaborate with engineering, cloud, network, cybersecurity operations, and leadership teams to secure configurations and rapid vulnerability remediation.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing vulnerability data, developing actionable reporting, and enhancing detection fidelity.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Threat detection

Collaboration

Independent expert

Education

Security+ or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tenable Security Center (Tenable.sc)

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

Azure IL5/IL6

Linux/Red Hat administration

POA&M management

Job description

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as an Information Security Analyst Principal at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As an Information Security Analyst Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will directly support the mission of the customer by strengthening enterprise‑level cybersecurity operations and ensuring secure, compliant, and resilient systems across hybrid environments. You will play a crucial role in leading vulnerability management operations and contributing to threat detection and response activities that safeguard mission‑critical assets.

• Lead enterprise vulnerability management operations, including deployment, configuration, and optimization of Tenable Security Center across Linux/Red Hat environments to ensure the customer maintains a secure posture aligned with DISA STIGs, NSA guidelines, and DoW cybersecurity requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, cloud, network, cybersecurity operations, and leadership teams to ensure secure configurations, rapid mitigation of vulnerabilities, and effective POA&M management across on‑prem and Azure IL5/IL6 environments.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing vulnerability data, developing actionable reporting, tuning detection rules, resolving scanner and integration challenges, and enhancing endpoint security and threat‑detection fidelity.
• Utilize tools such as Tenable Security Center, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Azure IL5/IL6 services, Linux/Red Hat administration, and enterprise security monitoring solutions to strengthen the customer’s cyber defense capabilities.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: Security+, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• Technical skills: Tenable Security Center (Tenable.sc), Linux/Red Hat administration, DISA STIGs, NSA guidelines, DoW compliance frameworks, Azure IL5/IL6 support, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, POA&M management, vulnerability analysis, incident response familiarity
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements: Ability to work independently as a subject‑matter expert while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams; familiarity with RMF and NIST 800‑53 frameworks; experience supporting federal or DoW cybersecurity environments

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay, and paid time off
• Community: Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.