Senior Principal Cyber Technical Analyst - Security Assurance

GCI; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GCI is seeking a highly motivated Cyber Technical Analyst to join our team in Chantilly, VA. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain the organization's cyber security assurance processes, including developing security policies and procedures, conducting security assessments, and monitoring the organization’s posture.

Required qualifications include a BA/BS (or equivalent), 11+ years of experience, US citizenship, and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.

Qualifications

• BA/BS (or equivalent experience) required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares and executes tests of systems to evaluate results against specifications and requirements; analyzes and reports results.
• Performs assessments of systems and networks within the enclave and identifies deviations from policy.
• Measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.
• Establishes program control processes to mitigate risks and supports certification and accreditation of systems.
• Assists in implementing government policy (NISPOM, DCID 6/3) and may tailor processes.
• Performs analyses to validate security requirements and recommends additional safeguards.
• Supports Security Test and Evaluation (ST&E) activities for accrediting authorities.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security testing

Security policy implementation

Defense-in-depth

Team leadership

Education

BA/BS (or equivalent experience)

Job description

GCI is seeking a highly motivated Cyber Technical Analyst to join our team in Chantilly, VA. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and maintain the organization's cyber security assurance processes, including developing security policies and procedures, conducting security assessments, and monitoring the organization’s posture.

Required qualifications include a BA/BS (or equivalent), 11+ years of experience, US citizenship, and an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.