Information Security Analyst

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

MBI (T2)

Job Family:

Information Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cybersecurity, Information Security, Security Compliance, System Security

Certifications:

None

Experience:

1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Information Security Analyst

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. We are seeking an Information Security Analyst to join our team to support activities for a variety of GDIT security contracts. As a security analyst, you will work with a team of scrutinize network and system security for efficacy. This effort includes evaluating security safeguards designed to minimize the security risk and protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data, including privacy information.

This position is part of a security team responsible for evaluating and ensuring a high security posture for critical federal information systems. Our team’s security responsibilities include, but are not limited to, evaluating security operations, monitoring, risk management processes, potential system weaknesses, security documentation, system roles and access; and validating enforcement of Federal and organizational policies.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.
• Maintains awareness of agency information technology systems, information technology and information security policies.
• Coordinates with development teams to monitor for necessary security controls and to provide input on potential risks and mitigations in an Agile framework.
• Coordinates with quality assurance teams to develop, test, and/or review security related work product and Security Manuals.
• Conducts requested research to provide input on threats, vulnerabilities, and potential mitigations regarding agency information systems.
• Assists with the collection and presentation of documentation to support assessment and authorization activities to maintain information system Authority to Operate.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of security artifacts, including privacy impact assessment, security impact assessment, system security plans, risk assessments, and contingency plans.
• Supports the monitoring and documenting of plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms).

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Cyber Security or Information Technology).
• 1+ year of work experience in cyber security.
• 1+ year of work experience in security and system administration and architecture at an enterprise level.
• 1+ year of work experience in cybersecurity audits and ability to respond to data requests regarding security compliance.
• 1+ year of work experience in Cloud environments, in particular Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of development life cycles, including Agile and hybrid waterfall.
• Experience analyzing system and development requirements and identifying applicable security controls, policies, and directives.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability and comfort level to conduct presentations for existing customer audiences.

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU ALSO HAD:

• Knowledge of Agile development tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira.
• Knowledge of programming languages and data structures.
• Knowledge of the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model.
• Knowledge of NIST Special Publications and cybersecurity best practices.
• Associate of ISC2 / CC, CISA, or Security+ CE security certification. Other equivalent security certifications will be considered.
• SANS/GIAC in either Cloud Security or Cybersecurity Leadership, ISC2, Cloud or Associate CISSP, ISACA certification Governance, Risk Management or Security Program. EC First CMMC or HIPAA certifications.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU IN THIS POSITION:

• An opportunity to learn and grow in the cybersecurity realm while providing critical security oversight.
• Association and inclusion on a team of dedicated security analysts and engineers, collaborating to improve the security programs of our federal clients.
• Exposure to new and emerging security technologies and processes.

LOCATION: Remote

CLEARANCE: Must be able to obtain an appropriate level Public Trust which requires residency in the U.S. for 3 of the past 5 years.

WHAT GDIT CAN OFFER YOU:

• 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

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The likely salary range for this position is $72,509 - $80,500. 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:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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.

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