Req ID: RQ181485

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Job Family: Cyber Security

Skills:

Cybersecurity,Intrusion Detection System (IDS),MITRE ATTCK Framework

Certifications:

Security+, CE - Comptia Security Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Own your career as a Cyber Incident Responder at GDIT. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong lines of cyber defense using cutting-edge technologies. Your work in cyber security at GDIT will have an impact on securing our clients’ missions and ensuring we anticipate the threats of tomorrow.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cyber Incident Responder you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

HOW A CYBER INCIDENT RESPONDER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

We’reseeking 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).

Participate in collaborative sessions with other CNDSPs and IC agencies on malicious intrusions, attacks or suspicious activities, as well as share emerging Cyber Threat Intel data. 

Assist in the development of IOCs for active defensive countermeasures and passive detection signatures.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience,equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and experience will be considered. 

DoD Approved Baseline 8570 IAT II (Sec+, CySA+, CND, SSCP, etc.) certification required prior to start date

DoD Approved Baseline 8570 CSSP Incident Responder (CEH, CySA, GCIH, PenTest+, etc.) certification required prior to start date

GIAC Continuous Monitoring (GMON) or equivalent (other GIAC certs, CSA, ECIH, any cert under 8570 CSSP Incident Responder) certification required within first 120 days of employment

Splunk Core User certification required within first 120 days of employment

Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have common knowledge of standard network infrastructure.

Other items that would be good to know include: domain masquerading, certificates, and file hashing.

Familiar with monitoring emerging threats through Tools, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and how they relate to the MITRE ATTCK framework

Good written communications skills are necessary in order to properly document and report the identification and sharing of newly identified IOCs.

Day, Swing, or Mid Shift position available: Willing to work a weekend or holiday supporting your assigned shift.

Location: On Customer Site

Bolling AFB, Washington D.C.

Reston, VA

Colorado Springs, CO

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

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

The likely salary range for this position is $136,000 - $184,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.