Cyber Security Analyst
Mclean, VA

Job Description

Job Description

This position is not yet funded

Cyber Security Analyst

Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction

As a Cyber security analyst you will assess, plan, and enact security measures to help protect an organization from security breaches and attacks on its computer networks and systems.

Education

BA/BS

Qualifications

2+

* Leads investigation, clean up, and reporting of all malware infections, suspicious files, and other issues
* Analyzes all relevant cyber security event data and other sources for attack indicators and potential security breaches
* Produces reports, assists in the coordination during incidents, and coordinates with the Network Defense O&M to ensure all security monitoring systems are on-line, up to date and operational
* Applies knowledge of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs)
* Detects, triages, investigates, responds and reports on all of the monitored networks
* Demonstrates experience with RMF, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, and NISPOM
* Demonstrates experience with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) Compliance Checker (SCC)

Required Skills:

Demonstrated experience with compliance and vulnerability scanning tools (XACTA, RedSeal, Nessus, Splunk, McAfee ePO, and/or other vulnerability scanners)

Board certified in relevant security programs (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, NCSF, CAP, etc.)

Excellent writing and communication skills

For more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology has served as a trusted provider of information technology, systems engineering, training and professional services to customers across federal, state, and local governments, and in the commercial sector. Over 40,000 GDIT professionals deliver enterprise solutions, manage mission-critical IT programs and provide mission support services worldwide. 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.