F-35 Cyber Incident Responder | Active Secret clearance

GD Information Technology•Arlington, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Transform technology into opportunity as a Cyber Incident Responder at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. The F-35 Lightning II Program is the Department of Defense's focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 will bring cutting-edge technologies to the battlespace of the future. The JSFs advanced airframe, autonomic logistics, avionics, propulsion systems, stealth, and firepower will ensure that the F-35 is the most affordable, lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever to be used by so many warfighters across the globe. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: As a Cyber Incident Responder , the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our Cybersecurity team on the F-35 Lightning II Program. We’re seeking an experienced and vigilant cybersecurity specialist who can proactively prevent breaches of all sizes, understand when they occur, and take immediate steps to remediate them. The ideal candidate understands cybersecurity standards and certifications, extensive knowledge of how cybercriminals work, and determination to never allow them access Identify potential cyber threats, determine levels of risk, and produce analytical reports for a variety of audiences. You will occasionally be required to present your findings in front of senior executives, so the ability to translate technical indicators into layperson’s terms is vital When serious threats are identified, you will work closely with other areas of the security team to identify appropriate solutions You must be passionate about technology, and able to learn the ropes of new security solutions rapidly Forensic analysis of digital information, Open-Source Intel (OSINT) review/monitoring, available tools both customer provided and open source, and pivoting/researching on previously reported Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)

Requirements

Active Secret clearance
8+ years of Cybersecurity experience
Experience with monitoring emerging threats through Tools, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and how they relate to the MITRE ATT&CK framework
Must have common knowledge of standard network infrastructure
Good written communications skills are necessary in order to properly document and report the identification and sharing of newly identified IOCs
DoD 8140 Work Role (531) Cyber Defense Incident Responder (CEH, CySA, GCIH, PenTest+, etc.) certification required prior to start date
BS degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft SC-200 certification highly recommended

Responsibilities

Identify potential cyber threats, determine levels of risk, and produce analytical reports for a variety of audiences.
Translate technical indicators into layperson’s terms
Work closely with other areas of the security team to identify appropriate solutions
Forensic analysis of digital information
Open-Source Intel (OSINT) review/monitoring
Pivoting/researching on previously reported Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)