Cyber Security Analyst Associate/SOC (SECRET clearance)

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Endpoint Security, IPS/IDS, Network Security, Scripting, SIEM Tools

Certifications:

None

Experience:

0 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Own your career as a Cyber Security Analyst Associate/SOC at GDIT. ​Our work depends on the Cyber Security Analyst joining our team, supporting a federal Security Operations Center (SOC).

HOW A CYBER SECURITY ANALYST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Continuously monitor security event feeds, alerts, and dashboards from SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems and other security tools to detect suspicious activities.

• Perform initial triage on security alerts to determine the severity and potential impact of security incidents.

• Escalate complex or critical incidents to senior SOC analysts as needed.

• Assist in responding to low-level security incidents, including logging, tracking, and resolving issues per incident response protocols.

• Review and analyze logs from firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), endpoint protection systems, and other security infrastructure to identify potential threats.

• Maintain accurate records of events, incidents, and investigations in the ticketing system.

• Ensure proper documentation of incident handling steps and resolutions.

• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.

• Leverage threat intelligence feeds to assist with identifying indicators of compromise (IOCs) within the environment.

• Prepare daily and weekly reports summarizing security incidents and SOC activities during the shift.

• Work closely with other SOC analysts, network engineers, and system administrators to ensure effective coordination in addressing security issues.

• Participate in post-incident reviews and provide feedback to improve SOC processes and response strategies.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• The position requires an active SECRET security clearance.

• BA/BS in a related field. If no degree Technical Training, Certification(s) or three (3) years of related experience could substitute for the four (4) year degree.

• Ability to spot anomalies in security logs and alerts that could indicate potential threats.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to document incidents clearly and escalate issues effectively.

• Willingness to collaborate with senior analysts and cross-functional teams.

• Eagerness to learn and stay up-to-date on cybersecurity trends and best practices.

• Remote / Washington, D.C.  ** (the position may be transitioned to ON-SITE in D.C.) **  

• This work is anticipated to start anytime between September 2025 and March 2026.

• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 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 $71,445 - $96,661. 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:

Remote

Work Location:

USA DC Home Office (DCHOME)

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 50 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.

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