F-35 Information Security Analyst | Secret clearance

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Interim Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Information Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Information Security, Information Security Management, Information Security Standards

Certifications:

Security+, CE - CompTIA-Security+ CE

Experience:

3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as an Information Security Analyst with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. Our work depends on an Information Security Analyst joining our Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35 IT program in Arlington, VA.

The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35 IT program support contract provides knowledge-based, information assurance and cybersecurity IT services to the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO). Our services include program management, enterprise performance management, enterprise architecture, implementation of emerging capabilities and requirements, life cycle management, operations & maintenance, enterprise data management, service desk support and IT training. 

HOW OUR INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST 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.

• Monitor, evaluate, and maintain systems and procedures to safeguard internal information systems, network, databases, and Web-based security.

• Monitors and analyzes Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to identify security issues for remediation.

• Recognizes potential, successful, and unsuccessful intrusion attempts and compromises thorough reviews and analyses of relevant event detail and summary information.

• Conducts routine investigations of information systems security violations and incidents, reporting as necessary to management.

• Ensure compliance with regulations and privacy laws.

• Token Administrator will be responsible for the administration of the privileged token process.  This will include, but is not limited to, assuming the Privileged Trusted Agent role, managing the list of program Trusted Agents and ensuring all are fully trained, and serving as queue manager for all privileged token requests.

Enterprise Cyber (Information Assurance/Security Specialist)

• Recommends information assurance/security solutions to support customers’ requirements. Identifies, reports, and resolves security violations.

• Analyzes and defines security requirements for computer systems which may include mainframes, workstations, and personal computers.

• Analyzes general information assurance-related technical problems and provides basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems.

• Understands the OSI model and TCP/IP networking, and basic knowledge of network and host exploitation techniques.

• Understands systems configuration and management of firewalls, IDS, servers, and workstations.

• Handles and escalates security issues or emergency situations appropriately.

• Performs vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.

• Ensures that all information systems are functional and secure.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance

• Required Experience: 3+ years

• 3 years of experience with Windows OS platforms.

• 2 years of experience in a business or technical discipline.

• Required Certifications: DoD Manual 8140.03 Work Role: (612) Security Control Assessor (Basic, Intermediate or Advanced)

• Education:  BS/BA degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Systems Management or a related technical or IT discipline.

• Location: Hybrid - Onsite in Arlington, VA & Remote

• US Citizenship Required

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