Information Security Analyst Associate

General Dynamics • Silver Spring, MD

320d • $54,704 - $66,700 • Remote

About The Position

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. We are seeking an Associate Cyber Security Analyst to join our team to support Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). As a security analyst supporting the Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Accounting System (HIGLAS) contract, you will work with a team of analysts and engineers to scrutinize network and system events for potential indicators of threats or compromise. This effort includes implementing and maintaining security safeguards designed to minimize the CMS security risk and protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data, including privacy information. This is a junior position on the Identity and Access Management (IAM) team and part of a larger security team responsible for establishing and maintaining a high security posture for a critical federal information system. Our team's security responsibility includes, but not limited to, developing IT security strategy and architecture, establishing security operations and monitoring, implementing risk and vulnerability management processes, remediating weaknesses, conducting audits and assessments, maintaining all manner of IT security documentation, managing access, and enforcing Federal and organizational policies. This position allows the opportunity to work 100% remote from home preferably in Eastern or Central time zones. Those local to the Baltimore MD area will have opportunity to come into our office as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Technology, or equivalent years of related information security experience.
• Relevant, entry-level IT or security certifications, such as Security+ CE.
• Knowledge and experience of computing technologies including Windows Server, Linux, and bash scripting.
• Knowledge and experience of network infrastructure and technologies including DDI, TCP/IP, Infoblox.
• General knowledge of identity and access management, role- and attribute-based access controls, segregation of duties, least privilege, privilege escalation, etc.
• General experience with analysis of security or information technology issues.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Splunk for conducting investigations and analysis.
• Knowledge of Oracle Identity Management.
• Knowledge of CMS security guidelines and technology requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication, written, and verbal skills with the ability and comfort level to conduct presentations for existing customer audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to and participate in IAM continuous monitoring activities including monitoring new and removed identities, access and permissions changes, privilege escalation, bot activity, and other related activities.
• Analysis, assessment, and response to anomalous activity in support of security events and incident response.
• Draft documentation to detail potential risks associated with known security issues within the environment.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to security tasking.
• Coordinate and collaborate with technical subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure technical and operational security controls are operating as expected.

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree