Senior Cyber Security Analyst

$134,597 - $161,000/Yr

NES Associates - Falls Church, VA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Falls Church, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by bringing your ideas and unique perspective to our culture. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you are helping us ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Senior Cyber Security Analyst joining our team to support the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) activities across the GDIT enterprise. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Senior Cyber Security Analyst supporting the Office of the CISO, you will be trusted to work across the GDIT program portfolio helping to protect the GDIT brand and reputation.

Responsibilities

• Lead security assessments of various programs to evaluate and identify risks objectively and independently.
• Perform technical and non-technical reviews of potential vulnerabilities and determine if the security controls are correctly implemented and effective.
• Collaborate and communicate successfully with entities across the business to explain and promote corporate security standards.
• Prepare and present security assessment results to include collaboration with senior managers and system engineers.
• Assess and analyze threats, vulnerabilities, and risks of new business opportunities.
• Analyze technical and non-technical data to determine potential weaknesses.
• Coordinate security services with third-party vendors and contractors as needed to assist in security reviews.
• Conduct research and evaluate technical and non-technical weaknesses.
• Produce high-quality reports, presentations, findings, and recommendations for senior GDIT staff regarding the efficacy of current security plans, technical controls, and other security-related matters.
• Analyze new business opportunities from a cyber-perspective.
• Identify and track security issues providing guidance and recommendations for resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems or related field, plus eight (8) years relevant work experience OR 12 years related experience in lieu of the bachelor's degree.
• Experience working with all levels of staff, management and stakeholders.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Technical skills.
• 5 years' experience in three or more of the following: Cloud security, network security, telecommunications protocols, Operating Systems (Linux, Windows), software development, computer forensics, network analysis, or vulnerability assessment.
• Experience with Federal and DoD cybersecurity policies and guidelines including National Institute of Technology Special Publications (NIST SP 800 series) and the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Experience in Security Assessment and Authorization (A&A) including the analysis of system weaknesses and the creation of Plan of Action and Milestones.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
• US Person required.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong understanding of security architecture and components such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), system hardening, anti-virus, vulnerability scanning, cloud architecture, etc.
• Security Certification such as CISSP, CISM or CASP.

Benefits

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
• 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.