CSSP DCO Analyst

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$97K — $117K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity or related fields
  • Strong skills in computer networking and cyber defense
  • US citizenship is required
  • Ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • Understanding of threat detection tools and methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Monitor CSSP sensors and investigate abnormal findings
  • Perform threat intelligence analysis and generate reports
  • Triage incidents and provide incident response support
  • Maintain systems to safeguard information systems and networks
  • Conduct audits to ensure secure operating procedures
  • Develop and maintain mission-critical technical documents

Benefits

  • Customizable health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401K with company match
  • Educational assistance and eLearning opportunities
  • Dedicated internal mobility team for career advancement
  • Rewards and recognition programs
  • Innovative and collaborative working environment
Full Job Description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Computer Networking, Cyber Defense, Cybersecurity, Enterprise IT

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Job Description:

Make meaningful contributions that fuel critical outcomes for some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects. Join GDIT as a Senior Cyber Security Analyst for a career where your growth is just as important as the mission you support.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

As a Senior Cyber Security Analyst, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USSTRATCOM.  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 of the U.S. and its allies by providing 24/7 IT services and network support for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environment.

You will play a crucial role in providing support in the following areas:

  • Monitor CSSP sensors and investigate abnormal findings.
  • Perform threat intelligence analysis and generates reports.
  • Triage incidents and support incident response.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and maintain systems and procedures to safeguard internal information systems, network, databases, and Web-based security.
  • Help develop mission-critical technical documents.
  • Analyze and assess impacts on the business caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access to information.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure that systems are being operated securely, and information systems security policies and procedures are being implemented as defined in security plans.
  • Adhere to security policies or plans for data, software applications, hardware, and telecommunications.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

  • Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree
  • Required Experience: 3+ years of related experience
  • Security Clearance Level: Top Secret with SCI eligibility
  • Required Certifications:
    • ITIL 4 Foundation certified within 9 months of start
    • CySA+ or CEH or GCIA or GCFA or Security+ or other DoW 8140 certifications aligned with work role 511 - Cyber Defense Analyst

  • Location: Offutt AFB, NE
  • Ability to monitor CSSP sensors, SIEM dashboards, logs, IDS/IPS alerts, and detect abnormal patterns
  • Understanding of threat actor TTPs, threat feeds, indicators of compromise, and how to translate data into actionable reports
  • Skills in triage, containment, investigation, and escalation procedures. Familiarity with frameworks like NIST.
  • Knowledge of system hardening, vulnerabilities, patch management, access controls, encryption, and secure configurations.
  • Ability to conduct internal security audits, review compliance with security plans, identify gaps, and recommend remediation.
  • Experience developing and maintaining playbooks, SOPs, incident reports, and technical assessments
  • Understanding of firewalls, routing, operating systems, authentication methods, logs, and cloud/onprem environments
  • Capacity to quickly interpret incomplete information, prioritize events, and make sound decisions during incidents.
  • Ability to analyze data, identify deviations, correlate events, and determine relevance or risk.
  • Strong adherence to policies, security plans, and repeatable procedures for monitoring and incident handling.
  • Clear written and verbal communication for incident summaries, reports, and technical documentation.

  • Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
  • 401K with company match
  • Educational Assistance and eLearning
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
  • Rewards and Recognition programs
  • Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

#SCITLS

The likely salary range for this position is $97,968 - $117,300. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA NE Offutt AFB

Additional Work Locations:

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.

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