Cyber Security Analyst Sr Advisor – TS/SCI w/ Polygraph

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA VA McLean
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ206024


Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Cloud: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Own your career as a Cyber Security Analyst Sr Advisor at GDIT. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build strong lines of cyber defense using cutting-edge technologies. Your work in cyber security at GDIT will have an impact on securing our clients' missions and ensuring we anticipate the threats of tomorrow.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cyber Security Analyst Sr Advisor, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

HOW A CYBER SECURITY ANALYST SR ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Provide vulnerability analysis and reporting on accredited information systems.
• Create documentation such as SOPs, internal process documents and input into cyber policies that support the continuous monitoring of accredited information systems.
• Coordinate with information system POCs for plan updates and mitigation strategies to ensure overall health of IT systems, networks and applications.
• Interprets, analyzes, and reports all events and anomalies in accordance with computer network directives, including initiating, responding, and reporting discovered events
• Ensures that cybersecurity plans, controls, processes, standards, policies, and procedures are aligned with cybersecurity standards
• Develops techniques and procedures for conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance audits, the evaluation and testing of hardware, firmware and software for possible impact on system security, and the investigation and resolution of security incidents such as intrusion, frauds, attacks or leaks
• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals
• May serve as a team or task lead

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and threats
• Assist with development and maintenance of the organization's risk management framework
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement security policies and controls
• Contribute to incident response planning and post-incident analysis
• Prepare risk reports and present findings to senior management
• Stay updated on the latest cyber security trends, threats, and technologies.
• Provide vulnerability analysis and reporting on accredited information systems. Experience in scanning information systems using scanning tools such as Tenable/Nessus, AppDetective, Rapid7, WebInspect
• Strong writing skills to create documentation such as SOPs, internal process documents and input into cyber policies that support the continuous monitoring of accredited information systems
• Coordinate with information system POCs for plan updates and mitigation strategies to ensure overall health of IT systems, networks and applications
• Experience with architecture design, system and network analysis, vulnerability and risk assessments, and security assessment of hardware and software.
• Perform some manual data aggregation and normalization tasks until automated solutions are developed
• Strong understanding of cloud environments and assessing systems within cloud environments focusing on security posture
• Experience with continuous monitoring and plans of actions and milestones (POA&Ms)
• Understanding of NIST 800-53, 800-137 and Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Demonstrated experience with cyber security concepts to include encryption services, access control, information protection, network security
• Experience with AWS and Azure cloud security compliance
• Knowledgeable of various cloud services to include Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, Software as a Service
• Possesses strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Security clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Desired Technologies/Tools:
• Certified in Cloud Security for AWS and Azure
• Security Certifications to include CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, NCSF
• Demonstrated experience in IT best practices regarding application, enterprise system, and network security
• Location: McLean, VA (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

#WeAreGDIT
#JET
#VA_2025Alumni

The likely salary range for this position is $155,438 - $210,297. 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 VA McLean

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.

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 50 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.

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