Forensics / Malware Senior Analyst (DCO)

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cyber Defense, Cybersecurity, Information Technology Security, Network Security

Certifications:

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Forensics / Malware Senior Analyst (DCO) supporting NETCOM. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

GDIT is currently seeking a Forensics / Malware Senior Analyst (DCO) in Fort Huachuca, AZ. The Senior Threat Analyst is responsible for supporting the defense of Army networks.

This role performs assessments of systems and networks within the network environment or enclave and identifies where those systems/networks deviate from acceptable configurations, enclave policy, or local policy. This role also measures effectiveness of defense-in-depth architecture against known vulnerabilities.

Essential Job Duties

Responsible for:

• Analyzing the organization's cyber defense policies and configurations, and evaluating compliance with regulations and organizational directives.
• Maintaining a deployable cyber defense audit toolkit (e.g., specialized cyber defense software and hardware) to support cyber defense audit missions.
• Maintaining knowledge of applicable cyber defense policies, regulations, and compliance documents specifically related to cyber defense auditing.
• Preparating audit reports that identify technical and procedural findings, and provide recommended remediation strategies/solutions.
• Performing technical (evaluation of technology) and nontechnical (evaluation of people and operations) risk and vulnerability assessments of relevant technology focus areas (e.g., local computing environment, network and infrastructure, enclave boundary, supporting infrastructure, and applications).
• Designing, implementing, and administering network security for UNIX, Windows, Cisco, and Juniper technologies;
• Performing TCP-IP protocol implementation across designated Army networks;
• Leading security event monitoring, to include proactive and iterative log and packet analysis and anomaly detection;
• Performance of advanced incident investigation and timely and professional response;

• Creation, maintenance, and maturation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training documentation for the implementation of appropriate incident responses, including clear and effective web, email, and telephonic communications;
• Conducting research and maintaining situational awareness of emerging threats and their countermeasures, to include monitoring external CSIRTS/CERTs;
• Documenting threats and their behavior, and effectively communicating threat mitigation strategies;
• Developing strong relationships with team members, managers, and government counterparts;
• Mentoring, coaching, and auditing of the activities of junior analysts;
• Performing routine event monitoring, trend analysis, and reporting;
• Exercising multi-tasking skills by managing events in multiple systems, applications, and priorities.

The above duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from being expected of this position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education:

MA/MS +10 -OR- BA/BS in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science +12 years of experience managing organizations similar in size, scope, and complexity.

Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI clearance

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Proven experience and ability to leverage CND analysis toolsets to detect and respond to IT security incidents.