Cyber Security Analyst Sr

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$93K — $108K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Cyber Defense, Cybersecurity, and Network Defense
  • Strong understanding of the CND Framework
  • Knowledge of network security tools and their implementation
  • Ability to work with threat intelligence for remediation
  • Must hold valid IAT Level II Security+ certification and Cyber Security Analysis (CySA) certification
  • US Citizenship is mandatory
  • Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance required

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze cyber threats in real time using security tools
  • Resolve security alerts and issues promptly
  • Prioritize threat remediation efforts based on intel
  • Ensure system security against internal and external threats
  • Implement and maintain the Enterprise Audit Conceptual Framework
  • Track auditable user activity and manage compliance reporting
  • Conduct vulnerability scanning and manage antivirus operations

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company matching
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility support for career growth
  • Professional development through education and certifications
  • Access to cutting-edge technology
  • Paid vacation and holidays for work/life balance
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

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:
Cyber Defense, Cybersecurity, Network Defense
Certifications:
None
Experience:
3 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Cyber Security Analyst Senior

Join our technology leading team of men and women that solve some of the world's most complex technical challenges. GDIT is seeking an enthusiastic Cyber Network Defense Analyst who is seeking to expand his/her experience in the IT field by joining our team in support of the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission of the Airforce at Beale AFB, Ca

Our Cyber Network Defense team supports the Air Forces' Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Processing, Exploitation, Dissemination (PED) Operations Center (DOC). Specifically, you will be providing Cyber Monitoring and Defense across a global enterprise.

The Cyber Network Defense Analyst will be responsible to:
  • Provide near-real-time monitoring and analysis of insider and external threats utilizing network security tools and custom developed scripts IAW Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 502
  • Perform near-real-time network security alerting and problem resolution
  • Prioritize remediation efforts using reliable threat intelligence
  • Monitor and protect the security of the DCGS from internal and external threats
  • Implement the Enterprise Audit Conceptual Framework as defined by Intelligence Community Standard (ICS) 500-27
  • Perform all functions of the CND Framework
  • Generate a complete list of auditable events for all user activity and then process, format, filter, and share the data
  • Provide risk determination recommendations to the Authorizing Official (AO) regarding acceptance or rejection of an Authority to Operate (ATO) or Authority to Test (ATT)
  • Assess and report cyber readiness; perform an analysis of trends and concerns, and report key findings (i.e. provide recommendations and knowledge transfer based upon key findings)
  • Provide weekly update to Government program leads on current status of cyber readiness
  • Provide a robust set of checks and balances to protect against unauthorized network modifications, penetrations, and other threats that might affect mission operations
  • Manage antivirus definition files on DCGS Enterprise information systems
  • Provide guidance and assistance to other units and agencies responding to security events
  • Track and ensure enterprise compliance of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVA), DISA assist bulletins, and Air Force Computer Response Team (AFCERT) notifications and compliance with other governing directives
  • Perform and oversee network vulnerability scanning functions IAW governing directive


Minimum Requirements:
  • Clearance: TS/SCI
  • Shift Work (4 on/3 off)
  • Minimum of three (3) years' of network and system security experience
  • Strong knowledge of ESS/HBSS
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the CND Framework 4.10.2.3
  • Possess IAT Level II Security + (CE) certification
  • Possess Cyber Security Analysis (CySA) certification IAW DoD 8570
  • Location: On Customer Site
  • US Citizenship Required


GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays


#GDITPriority

The likely salary range for this position is $93,662 - $108,100. 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:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA CA Beale 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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