CYBERSECURITY ANALYST

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Cybersecurity Analyst at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Cybersecurity Analyst, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of Department of State. You will play a crucial role in cyber security and network monitoring.

HOW A NETWORK OPERATION CENTER ANALYST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

● Monitor system performance and availability using system monitoring tools.

● Perform initial triage of system alerts to determine their severity and impact.

● Respond to alerts and incidents in a timely manner, diagnosing and resolving system issues.

● Perform routine maintenance tasks such as firmware upgrades, patch management, and configuration changes.

● Escalate incidents to higher-tier technicians or engineering teams as necessary.

● Document incident details, actions taken, and lessons learned for future reference and analysis.

● Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Cybersecurity Analyst must have:
● Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree: Security +CE

● Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 1 or Information Assurance Manager Level 1 or obtain and approved Incident Responder certification within 6 months of the date of hire

● Technical Training, Certifications, or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

● 2 year (4+ preferred) technical experience

● 1 years of helpdesk experience

● Department of State employee or contractor experience preferred but not required

● User experience with system monitoring tools such Splunk and ScienceLogic.

● User experience with Tenable Security Center and Symantec Endpoint Protection

● Familiarity of Cisco Switches and Firewalls and VMWare Products

● Working knowledge of various operating systems such as Microsoft Windows and RedHat Linux.

● Strong understanding of network, compute, and storage concepts.

● Certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+ or equivalent are preferred.

● Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

● Dayshift work only

● US Citizenship Required and Top Secret clearance

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.