Senior Information Security Analyst, Sr Advisor

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Information Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Compliance, Cybersecurity, Information Technology Auditing, Zero Trust Architecture

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. We are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to join our team to support activities for a variety of GDIT security contracts. As a security analyst, you will work with a team of scrutinize network and system security for efficacy. This effort includes evaluating security safeguards designed to minimize the security risk and protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data, including privacy information.

This is a position is part of a security team responsible for evaluating and ensuring a high security posture for critical federal information systems. Our team’s security responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing IT security strategy and architecture; evaluating security operations, monitoring, risk management processes, potential system weaknesses, security documentation, system roles and access; and validating enforcement of Federal and organizational policies.

This position allows the opportunity to work 100% remote from home preferably in Eastern or Central time zones. Those local to the Falls Church VA area will have opportunity to come into our office as needed.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Provide assessment and oversight of security programs, auditing implemented policies, processes, and technical implementations.
• Draft documentation to detail potential risks associated with known security issues within the environment.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to security tasking.
• Coordinate and collaborate with technical subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure technical and operational security controls are operating as expected.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years’ experience (degree preferably in Cyber Security or Information Technology), or equivalent combination of education and experience. Relevant system or application administration experience may be counted in lieu of cyber or information security experience.
• CISSP, CISA, or CISM certification. Other equivalent security certifications will be considered.
• Knowledge of security and system administration such as file integrity, malware detection, network- and host-based intrusions, system hardening, vulnerability management, etc.
• Ability to independently investigate security events as potential security incidents.
• Knowledge of the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model.
• Knowledge of NIST Special Publications and cybersecurity best practices.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity audits and ability to respond to data requests regarding security compliance.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability and comfort level to conduct presentations for existing customer audiences.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU ALSO HAD:

• Experience working federal contracts in the healthcare field.
• Knowledge of Linux and/or Windows system administration.
• Knowledge of common network administration tasks and capabilities.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU IN THIS POSITION:

• An opportunity to learn and grow in the cybersecurity realm while providing critical security oversight.
• Association and inclusion on a team of dedicated security analysts and engineers, collaborating to improve the security programs of our federal clients.
• Exposure to new and emerging security technologies and processes.

LOCATION:

Remote

CLEARANCE:

Ability to obtain a Public Trust: candidate must have lived in the United States at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years and pass a public trust background investigation.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

• 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

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The likely salary range for this position is $123,250 - $166,750. 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:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.