Unclassified - Amelia Court House, VA
posted 3 months ago
As an Information Security Analyst - Journeyman at GDIT, you will play a crucial role in building robust cyber defense mechanisms using state-of-the-art technologies. Your contributions will significantly impact the security of our clients' missions, ensuring that we are prepared to face the evolving threats of the future. At GDIT, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and as an Information Security Analyst, you will be at the forefront of safeguarding our digital landscape. Your work will not only focus on immediate security measures but also on developing smarter solutions for tomorrow's challenges. In this position, you will be responsible for performing forensic analysis of digital information, gathering and handling evidence, and identifying network intrusion evidence and perpetrators. You will utilize data from various cyber defense tools, such as IDS alerts, firewalls, and network traffic logs, to analyze events within our environments, aiming to mitigate potential threats. Your role will also involve interpreting, analyzing, and reporting all events and anomalies in accordance with established computer network directives, which includes initiating responses and reporting discovered events. You will evaluate, test, recommend, coordinate, monitor, and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and systems, ensuring that they align with cybersecurity standards. Identifying security risks and exposures will be a key part of your responsibilities, as you will determine the causes of security violations and suggest procedures to prevent future incidents. Additionally, you will develop techniques for conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance audits, evaluate hardware and software for security impacts, and investigate security incidents such as intrusions or frauds. As a seasoned professional, you may also coach and provide guidance to less-experienced colleagues and may serve as a team or task lead.