NMMES FEM Cyber Analyst | Active Secret Clearance

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) in Montgomery, Alabama is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect/Analyst to support Department of War (DoW) networks and FEM applications. You will lead secure infrastructure design, implement controls across datacenter, cloud, and hybrid environments, and act as SME for risk management, policies, and compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in cybersecurity, a Bachelor's degree in a technical field, and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, systems engineering, or related IT disciplines.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise security architectures in government or highly regulated environments preferred.
• Proficient with Linux, Windows, macOS; scripting in Python/Perl/Shell; SIEM platforms including IBM QRadar, Splunk, Elastic.
• Experience with IDS/IPS, cloud and on-prem security architecture, and VMware technologies ESXi, vCenter, VSAN, Horizon/View.
• Capable of security architecture design, monitoring, incident response, and threat mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy secure, mission-critical applications and analytics platforms.
• Architect and integrate security infrastructure across datacenter, cloud, and production environments.
• Evaluate existing security architectures and identify modernization opportunities.
• Design and implement secure file-sharing and cross-domain solutions.
• Upgrade and maintain security infrastructure for virtual desktops and servers.
• Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, risk management plans, and compliance strategies.
• Serve as SME supporting customer and technical teams.
• Lead SIEM/IDS/IPS integration and malware detection capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and programs to bake security into lifecycle.
• Create technical docs, white papers, implementation guides, and training materials.
• Deliver cybersecurity training and awareness for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Monitor threats and recommend improvements to strengthen security posture.

Skills

Computer Networking

Cyber Defense

Mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering

Tools

IBM QRadar

Splunk

Elastic

VMware ESXi

vCenter

VSAN

Horizon/View

Linux

Windows

macOS

Python

Perl

Shell

Job description

Req ID: RQ231272

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management

Skills:

Computer Networking,Cyber Defense,Mitigation

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

CYBERSECURITY ANALYST - NMMES FEM

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Cybersecurity Analyst 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

GDIT is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Architect to support Department of War (DoW) networks and mission-critical systems. The selected candidate will lead the design, implementation, and integration of secure infrastructure solutions supporting Facility and Equipment Maintenance ( FEM ) applications, cloud modernization initiatives, and advanced cybersecurity capabilities.

The Cybersecurity Architect will serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, developing security strategies that protect enterprise systems while ensuring compliance with applicable security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. This role requires a proactive approach to risk management and the ability to architect secure solutions across datacenter, cloud, and hybrid environments.

• Design, implement, and deploy secure, mission-critical applications, non-relational databases, and analytics platforms.
• Architect and integrate security infrastructure across datacenter, colocation, cloud, and production environments.
• Evaluate existing security architectures and identify opportunities for enhancement and modernization.
• Design and implement secure file-sharing and cross-domain solutions.
• Upgrade and maintain security infrastructure supporting virtual desktop and server environments.
• Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, procedures, risk management plans, and compliance strategies.
• Serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert (SME) supporting customer and technical teams.
• Lead the integration of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), and malware detection capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and program teams to ensure security is incorporated throughout the system lifecycle.
• Develop technical documentation, white papers, implementation guides, and training materials.
• Deliver cybersecurity training and awareness initiatives for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Monitor evolving threats and recommend strategic improvements to strengthen organizational security posture

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Cybersecurity Analyst must have:

Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, systems engineering, or related IT disciplines.

Experience designing and implementing enterprise security architectures in government or highly regulated environments preferred.

Experience with:

• Linux, Windows, and macOS operating systems
• Python, Perl, Shell, or other scripting languages
• SIEM platforms including:
• IBM QRadar
• Splunk
• Elastic
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
• Cloud and on-premises security architecture
• VMware technologies including:
• ESXi
• vCenter
• VSAN
• Horizon/View
• Security architecture design and implementation
• Security monitoring, incident detection, and threat mitigation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of War environments.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles.
• Experience with cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Familiarity with secure cross-domain technologies.
• Experience integrating security tooling into enterprise environments.

Security clearance level: Secret

US citizenship required

This position is based in Montgomery, Alabama and requires regular onsite support. A hybrid telework schedule may be authorized based on program requirements and management approval. Limited travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) may be required.

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, and 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.

The likely salary range for this position is $76,500 - $103,500. 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.

Total Rewards at GDIT:

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.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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