Senior Threat Analyst (DCO) at General Dynamics Information Technology

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Information Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cybersecurity, Information Security, Network Security

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

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**

The likely salary range for this position is $159,889 - $216,321. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA AZ Fort Huachuca

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.