CSOC Tier 2 Analyst

Cyber Security Analyst

Own your career as a Cyber Security Analyst 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 you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

Job Description:  The successful candidate must be experienced with the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) and mission.  Must be willing to work outside of normal business hours. (Nights/Weekends). Must be a team player, willing to work challenging assignments and tasks concerning Cyber Security, Information Assurance and Computer Network Defense policy, procedures and guidance; must be willing to travel, on occasion, throughout the AOR (which includes Afghanistan, Iraq, Bahrain, Qatar, Israel and other Southwest Asia nations).

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Interpret, analyze and execute Cyber Security policies, procedures and tactics.

• Conduct real-time threat analysis for USCENTCOM Headquarters through multiple situational awareness and management tools. 

• Monitor Cyber Security sensor grid situational awareness from Tier 0 to Tier 2 and provide mitigation and improvement recommendations; provide analysis both verbally and in writing for all sensor grid disruptions, outages and/or anomalies; coordinate, report and direct network responses through orders, policies, procedures and guidance.

• Perform Cyber Security information gathering from appropriate tools and databases. 

• Track and report performance and capability metrics. 

• Be familiar with the interpretation of Cyber Security event categorization through analysis and coordination of incoming data flow from security devices or other means.  Track anomalies or threat indicators, as required.

• Track and report Cyber Security threats, events and incidents. 

• Review and update Cyber Security tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).      

• Review current intelligence for relevant threats and develop appropriate actions/response. 

• Assist with tracking of compliancy reporting for USCENTCOM orders. 

• Provide Cyber Security support to USCENTCOM AOR NETOPS Centers, as required.

• Review security threats and determine/implement effective countermeasures, as required. 

• Analyze network or system changes/reconfigurations for security impacts.

• Coordinate and participate in Cyber Security risk analysis and assessments, as required. 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Education and/or Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline or equivalent and 5+ years related work experience.

• Must meet DoDM 8140 minimum Basic Analyst/Incident Handler (i.e. Security +/CYSA+)

Required Skills:

• Candidate must have a solid familiarity with application and network security. 

• Must be able to provide technical subject matter expertise for a wide range of security technologies including, but not limited to Security Information Event Management (SIEM) Intrusion Protection and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS/IPS), Host Intrusion Detection System (HIDS), malware analysis and protection, content filtering, perimeter access controls, logical access controls, identity and access management, and data loss prevention.

• Candidate must have experience within the USCENTCOM AOR and must be familiar with its mission.

• Candidate must have strong communications skills both verbally and in writing.

• Candidate must have an understanding of vulnerabilities, exploits, and practical working knowledge of DoD Cyber Security program.

• Candidate must be able to read and understand DoD Cyber Security orders, policies and procedures.

• Experience briefing senior military and civil service employees

Travel: 10% travel involved in this role and must be willing to travel, on occasion, throughout the AOR (which includes Afghanistan, Iraq, Bahrain, Qatar, Israel and other Southwest Asia nations).

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Host Based Security System (HBSS), Firewall and ARCSIGHT software

• Experience with Cyber Security in a Joint and Coalition Partner environment.

• Military Experience (Active Duty or Reserves)

Clearance:  Must have an active/current TS/SCI clearance. If you do not have a TS/SCI clearance please do not apply!

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 and the ability to make a real impact on the world around you.

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