Job Description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cybersecurity, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, SOC Operations

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Own your career as a Cyber Incident Detector 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 Detector you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

HOW A CYBER INCIDENT DETECT OR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT  

• Perform forensic analysis of digital information and gathers and handles evidence. Identify network computer intrusion evidence and perpetrators, and coordinates with other government agencies to record and report incidents.  

• You must be passionate about technology, and able to learn the ropes of new security solutions rapidly.  

• Take the lead in day-to-day monitoring for unusual activities, implement defensive protocols, and report incidents.  

• 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 Intelligence Community ( 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.  

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

 

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 8570/8140 IAT Level II (Sec+, CySA+, CND, or CCNA-Security) certification required prior to start date.

• DoD Approved Baseline 8570/8140 CSSP Analyst (CEH, CySA, or CFR) certification required prior to start date.

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

• Splunk Core Certified 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 ATT&CK F ramework  

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

• Meticulous eye for detail and an ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.  

• Maintain knowledge of current cybercrime tactics.  

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

 

Location: On Customer Site  

• Washington, D.C.

• 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 $139,984 - $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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

T elecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:

USA CO Colorado Springs

Total Rewards at GDIT:

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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