Junior Cyber Risk Analyst — Onsite Security & Risk

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental plan options

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. in Ashburn, VA, is seeking a Cyber Risk Management Analyst Junior to support CBP’s Cyber Security Directorate.

The role covers risk documentation, control evaluation, remediation tracking, and leadership briefings in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. The position emphasizes collaboration across technical and non-technical teams, with a focus on improving enterprise risk governance and enabling informed security decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years in cybersecurity or IT security experience.
• Foundational understanding of risk principles and assessment practices.
• Strong documentation, organizational, writing and communication capabilities.
• Foundational understanding of risk principles, security control assessment practices, and federal cybersecurity standards.
• Strong analytical and writing skills with the ability to break down technical issues into clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across programs.
• Familiarity with IT system lifecycle processes, cybersecurity environments, or federal IT delivery.
• Preferred certifications: CompTIA Security+, CRISC, NIST RMF Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Assist with documenting risks, gathering supporting information, assessing basic security control effectiveness, and monitoring remediation efforts.
• Supports risk reporting and contributes to applying repeatable risk processes across systems.
• Support the evaluation of technical and administrative security controls to determine effectiveness and identify deficiencies.
• Participate in continuous monitoring activities by assessing new vulnerabilities, configuration changes, or system updates.
• Assist in tracking remediation efforts by validating evidence, collecting updates from system owners, and maintaining accurate records of issue closure.
• Prepare supporting materials for risk summaries, dashboards, and leadership briefings.

Skills

Cyber Risks

Security Controls

Security Operations

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / Cybersecurity

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. in Ashburn, VA, is seeking a Cyber Risk Management Analyst Junior to support CBP’s Cyber Security Directorate.

The role covers risk documentation, control evaluation, remediation tracking, and leadership briefings in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. The position emphasizes collaboration across technical and non-technical teams, with a focus on improving enterprise risk governance and enabling informed security decisions.