Req ID: RQ193699

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: SSBI (T5)

Job Family: Cyber Engineering

Skills:

Cybersecurity,Cybersecurity Operations,Information Systems,Security Tools,Threat Detection

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Cybersecurity Operations Lead to oversee and manage our threat detection and vulnerability management efforts across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, specializing in cybersecurity tools such as Tenable, Splunk UF, CrowdStrike, Trellix, Armis, and ExtraHop. In this critical role, you will be responsible for actively monitoring security feeds from the Oracle Cloud environment and ensuring the cybersecurity team is aware of and responds to identified vulnerabilities.

As the Cybersecurity Operations Lead, you will work closely with both technical and business teams, ensuring proper analysis of cybersecurity data and communicating risks through comprehensive dashboards. Your collaboration with the engineering team will be essential in ensuring the successful installation and integration of IHS-provided security tools, driving continuous improvements in cybersecurity posture.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Vulnerability Monitoring Risk Assessment:

Actively monitor and analyze cybersecurity feeds, with a focus on vulnerabilities within the Oracle Cloud environment.

Identify, assess, and prioritize risks associated with vulnerabilities and incidents.

Ensure the cybersecurity team is promptly informed of emerging vulnerabilities and threats.

Tool Expertise Analysis:

Utilize industry-leading tools (Tenable, Splunk UF, CrowdStrike, Trellix, Armis, ExtraHop) to gather, analyze, and respond to security data.

Provide in-depth analysis of vulnerabilities, incidents, and trends, and effectively communicate potential risks to internal stakeholders.

Dashboards Reporting:

Develop and maintain security dashboards to convey risk levels, emerging threats, and vulnerabilities in an understandable and actionable format for stakeholders.

Produce regular reports and updates for senior leadership on security posture and ongoing initiatives.

Collaboration Coordination:

Work cross-functionally with engineering and other cybersecurity teams to ensure effective integration and proper configuration of security tools.

Coordinate with different teams within cybersecurity to ensure alignment in risk mitigation and response efforts.

Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure successful installation and maintenance of IHS-provided tools and technologies.

Process Improvement:

Continuously assess and recommend improvements to monitoring tools, processes, and team workflows.

Foster a culture of security awareness and best practices throughout the organization.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Computer Science, or years of equivalent experience

10+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, with a focus on threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response

Expertise with cybersecurity tools and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, including Tenable, Splunk UF, CrowdStrike, Trellix, Armis, and ExtraHop

Strong understanding of cloud security, especially within Oracle Cloud environments

Proven ability to analyze complex security data and communicate risks effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience developing and maintaining security dashboards and reports

Ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance

Ability to travel 25% of the year, if needed

Preferred Qualifications :

Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or other relevant cybersecurity-related certifications

Experience working in a large-scale enterprise or managed services environment

Skilled in NIST, FISMA or other regulatory frameworks

Knowledge of automation and orchestration in cybersecurity operations

Detail oriented and strong problem-solving and analytical skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing security challenges

Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and levels of the organization

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you build your skills and 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 10 company-paid holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $127,500 - $172,500. 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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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.