Senior Threat Analyst (DCO)

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Senior Threat Analyst (DCO) supporting NETCOM. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

GDIT is currently seeking a Senior Threat Analyst (DCO) in Fort Huachuca, AZ. The Senior Threat Analyst is responsible for supporting the defense of Army networks.

This role performs assessments of systems and networks within the network environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. This role also measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.

Essential Job Duties

Responsible for:

• Designing, implementing, and administering network security for UNIX, Windows, Cisco, and Juniper technologies;
• Performing TCP-IP protocol implementation across designated Army networks;
• Leading security event monitoring, to include proactive and iterative log and packet analysis and anomaly detection;
• Performance of advanced incident investigation and timely and professional response;

• Creation, maintenance, and maturation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training documentation for the implementation of appropriate incident responses, including clear and effective web, email, and telephonic communications;
• Conducting research and maintaining situational awareness of emerging threats and their countermeasures, to include monitoring external CSIRTS/CERTs;
• Documenting threats and their behavior, and effectively communicating threat mitigation strategies;
• Developing strong relationships with team members, managers, and government counterparts;
• Mentoring, coaching, and auditing of the activities of junior analysts;
• Performing routine event monitoring, trend analysis, and reporting;
• Exercising multi-tasking skills by managing events in multiple systems, applications, and priorities.

The above duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from being expected of this position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education:

MA/MS +10 -OR- BA/BS in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science +12 years of experience managing organizations similar in size, scope, and complexity.

Security Clearance Level: Active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Proven experience and ability to leverage CND analysis toolsets to detect and respond to IT security incidents.
• The ability to develop and implement standard procedures for incident responses.
• Expertise in complex information systems and architectures that encompass multiple disparate databases, networks, and communication subsystems.
• Must meet DoD 8140 DCWF 541 requirements (B.S., CISA, CISM, GCIH, or GSNA)
• The following certifications:
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or higher certification
  • GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
  • An IAT II certification (CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP) is required
• Must be willing to work overtime, after hours, holidays, and weekends, as necessary. This position may require periods of non-traditional working hours, to include consecutive nights and/or weekends.

Preferred Skills:

• First-hand knowledge of the mission and operational requirements of the U.S. Army.
• A demonstrated understanding of U.S. Army IT operational and technical requirements, and an advanced understanding of U.S. Army IT applications and network systems.
• One or more of the following certifications:
  • CCE: Rocheston Certified Cybersecurity Engineer
  • CFR: CyberSec First Responder
  • CySA+: CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst plus
  • GCFA: GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst
  • GCFE: GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner
  • PenTest+: CompTIA Penetration Tester plus
  • ITIL v3 Foundations (or higher) certification, or able to achieve this certification w/in 90 days of contract start or hire date

Location: On Customer Site, Fort Huachuca, AZ

**This position is contingent upon award of contract**