SOC Cyber Security Analyst - Secret Clearance Required

General Dynamics Information Technology • Falls Church, VA

10h • $81,349 - $101,200 • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT has an immediate opportunity for a SOC Cyber Security Analyst in Falls Church, VA. Meaningful, mission critical work includes: Conducts forensic analysis of digital information, collects and handles evidence, and identifies indicators of network intrusions and responsible threat actors. Analyzes events using cyber defense tools such as IDS alerts, firewalls, and network traffic logs to mitigate threats. Interprets and reports security events and anomalies in alignment with network directives. Evaluates, tests, and maintains cybersecurity policies, procedures, and systems, including access management. Ensures all cybersecurity controls, standards, and processes comply with relevant guidelines. Identifies security risks and violations, determines root causes, and recommends corrective actions to prevent future incidents. Develops and applies techniques for cybersecurity risk assessments, compliance audits, hardware/software security evaluations, and incident investigations involving intrusions, fraud, or data leaks. Correlates data feeds and logs to detect threats, refine analysis techniques, and improve event correlation rules. Performs trend analysis to identify attack patterns and potential exposures. Provides guidance or coaching to junior staff and may lead teams or tasks. Ensure cybersecurity inspections, assessments, and reviews are coordinated with all stakeholders. Assist in implementing and managing organizational workflows within eMASS. Conduct cybersecurity documentation reviews with external partners including CYBERCOM, ARCYBER, NSA, FBI, DOJ, and DHS. Support enforcement of the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework and certification requirements. Assist in streamlining and managing eMASS access requests under the RMF. Examine system architectures and vulnerabilities through scans, configuration reviews, and stakeholder interviews. Support the development and dissemination of policy and process documentation required for system authorization in alignment with DoD, Army, and NIST guidance. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Education/Equivalent Training Required: Preferred bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience. Years of relevant experience: 4+ years of overall demonstrated experience in cybersecurity, information assurance or computer science. Unique/Additional Requirements: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including the ability to understand user needs, troubleshoot issues, and develop process improvements. Reliable and punctual; follows direction, seeks feedback, and consistently meets expectations. Proven customer service experience; comfortable engaging with senior military and government leaders. Confident communicator; able to present ideas clearly in meetings, briefings, and discussions with diverse leadership. Able to conduct training sessions and engage stakeholders to ensure timely task completion. Familiar with DoD 2875 account request procedures and ACTCS training system. Excellent verbal/written communication and documentation skills. Strong organizational, collaborative, and team-oriented mindset. Quick to learn; self-motivated to understand new requirements. Keeps current with industry best practices and maintains certifications. Works well under pressure and adapts to changing priorities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 4+ years of overall demonstrated experience in cybersecurity, information assurance or computer science.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including the ability to understand user needs, troubleshoot issues, and develop process improvements.
• Reliable and punctual; follows direction, seeks feedback, and consistently meets expectations.
• Proven customer service experience; comfortable engaging with senior military and government leaders.
• Confident communicator; able to present ideas clearly in meetings, briefings, and discussions with diverse leadership.
• Able to conduct training sessions and engage stakeholders to ensure timely task completion.
• Familiar with DoD 2875 account request procedures and ACTCS training system.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and documentation skills.
• Strong organizational, collaborative, and team-oriented mindset.
• Quick to learn; self-motivated to understand new requirements.
• Keeps current with industry best practices and maintains certifications.
• Works well under pressure and adapts to changing priorities.
• Must Possess the appropriate baseline certification(s) to achieve a minimum of DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (i.e., CompTIA Security+ CE) prior to start.
• Will need to obtain an additional computing environment certification (i.e., one of the CSSP sections certifications (i.e., CEH, CCNA-Security, CND, etc.) within six-months of hire based on position designation.
• Must have a minimum of an active Secret clearance at time of interview and candidate must maintain active clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts forensic analysis of digital information, collects and handles evidence, and identifies indicators of network intrusions and responsible threat actors.
• Analyzes events using cyber defense tools such as IDS alerts, firewalls, and network traffic logs to mitigate threats.
• Interprets and reports security events and anomalies in alignment with network directives.
• Evaluates, tests, and maintains cybersecurity policies, procedures, and systems, including access management.
• Ensures all cybersecurity controls, standards, and processes comply with relevant guidelines.
• Identifies security risks and violations, determines root causes, and recommends corrective actions to prevent future incidents.
• Develops and applies techniques for cybersecurity risk assessments, compliance audits, hardware/software security evaluations, and incident investigations involving intrusions, fraud, or data leaks.
• Correlates data feeds and logs to detect threats, refine analysis techniques, and improve event correlation rules.
• Performs trend analysis to identify attack patterns and potential exposures.
• Provides guidance or coaching to junior staff and may lead teams or tasks.
• Ensure cybersecurity inspections, assessments, and reviews are coordinated with all stakeholders.
• Assist in implementing and managing organizational workflows within eMASS.
• Conduct cybersecurity documentation reviews with external partners including CYBERCOM, ARCYBER, NSA, FBI, DOJ, and DHS.
• Support enforcement of the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework and certification requirements.
• Assist in streamlining and managing eMASS access requests under the RMF.
• Examine system architectures and vulnerabilities through scans, configuration reviews, and stakeholder interviews.
• Support the development and dissemination of policy and process documentation required for system authorization in alignment with DoD, Army, and NIST guidance.

Benefits

• Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
• To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
• We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees