Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Microsoft Office 2000/XP/2003/2007/2010, Risk Evaluation And Mitigation Strategy (REMS), Security Policies, Security Requirements

Certifications:

None

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as an Senior Cyber Security Analyst GDIT.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Senior Cyber Security Analyst, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). You will play a crucial role in identifying risks to secure GDIT against cyber threats

• Oversee continuous monitoring of implemented security controls based on National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 171, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 27001 and GDIT control requirements

• Identify security risks, perform root cause analysis and create procedures to improve security posture and qualify in terms of potential impact on business operations

• Create, track, and provide monthly status updates related to Operational Plan of Action (OPA) and Risk Register

• Process, analyze, make recommendations, and evaluate risk related to exception requests to GDIT security requirements

• Draft, manage, and edit cybersecurity plans, controls, processes, standards, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with cybersecurity standards

• Conduct enterprise risk assessment and update annual risk assessment report based on threat scenarios, vulnerability identification and ratings, likelihood and impact, and overall risk

• Attend Policy Review Board (PRB) meetings and conduct peer reviews of other group’s policies presented at the meeting

• Strong understanding of key controls in operating systems, networks, and databases

• Familiarity with vulnerability management processes to address risk-related findings

• Proficiency in analyzing risk data, creating dashboards, and generating reports using tools like Excel, Tableau, or Power BI

• Proven experience working with cross-functional teams, including IT, Security, Compliance, HR, and Legal

• Support the development of cyber awareness training content

• Support security compliance and audit readiness as needed

• Support other tasks as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Senior Cyber Security Analyst must have:

● Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Bachelor's Degree
● Experience: 3+ years of Cyber experience with Technical Training, Certification(s) or Bachelor's
● Technical skills: Sharepoint, Word, Excel, Visio
● Role requirements:

• Must have experience with NIST special publications

• Must have experience writing cybersecurity documentation

● Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently

• Attend/represent manager at meetings

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Aptitude to learn new software (GRC tool)

● Preferred Skills: ISO 27001; Qualys

● Preferred Certification(s): CompTia Security+, CISSP, or similar

● Location is Hybrid: Must be able to go into the Falls Church or Herndon, VA office 3+ days a week

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.

The likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. This is not, however, a g