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Cyber Security Insider Threat Hunter Analyst - Military Veterans

at General Dynamics

Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA VA Newington - Customer Proprietary (VAC395)
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ183041

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Cyber Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Advanced Persistent Threats (APT), Cyber Threat Hunting, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Analysis, Threat and Vulnerability Management
Certifications:
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) - EC-Council - EC- Council
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Cyber Security Insider Threat Hunter Analyst

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cyber Security Insider Threat Hunter Analyst working within the Security Operation Center (SOC) team, you will be responsible for proactively searching for indicators of compromise on systems through planned Threat Hunt missions. Your leadership and technical skills will play a vital role in safeguarding our organization's critical assets and ensuring the integrity of our information systems.

HOW A CYBER SECURITY THREAT HUNTER ANALYST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Provide Cyber Security/Insider Threat Hunting expertise and deep analysis of raw data from assets supporting Network Security Services, Endpoint Security Services, and Cybersecurity Data Analysis Services

Proactively search and identify indicators of compromise and anomalous behavior which is indicative of malicious behavior that has not yet met the event/incident threshold, or has not been detected by automated security tools

Assess data from multiple sources and navigates the cyber terrain to identified suspicious behavior

Provide input to the daily CSOC Significant Activity Report, the daily CSOC Operations Update, and the Weekly CSOC Status Report

Identify potential conflicts with implementation of any CND tools within the enterprise and develop recommendations to remediate these conflicts

Demonstrate systems experience using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and and Incident Response analysis

Knowledge of Network Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention Systems (NIDS/IPS) as well as Host Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)

Knowledge of Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR), Endpoint and Network Detection and Response (EDR/NDR) and User Behavior Analytics (UBA)

Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving, and also leverage interpersonal, organizational, writing, communications, and briefing skills

Ability to work within a team environment to meet security challenges, by documenting requirements and researching solutions, and providing recommendations for resolution

Will use experience developing in Bash, Perl, Shell, PowerShell, SQL, D3, HTML, XML, CSS, Bash, JAVA and/or Python scripts, as well as experience writing Splunk queries in Splunk Programming Language (SPL).

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Education: BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience and technical certs/training.
Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience in Cyber Security and Insider Threat Hunting.

Required: DoD 8570 certs: CEH cert is required but will also consider CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), GSOC, CFR, GCIH, GCIA and/or GSEC

Required Technical Skills: Cyber Security and Insider Threat Hunting work experience
Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI required

US Citizenship Required due to the TS/SCI clearance requirement.
Required Skills and Abilities: Communication, presentation, problem solving, analytical skills, detail oriented, and knowledge of server and client operating systems.
Preferred Skills: Knowledge of current and emerging threats/threat vectors, and vulnerability information dissemination sources (e.g., alerts, advisories, errata, and bulletins)
Location: On Customer Site in Newington VA, Monday through Friday, 1st shift only. No weekends or nights.

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 and make an impact on the world around you.
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Newington

Additional Work Locations:

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.

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.

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Newington, VA

Salary Range
$136,000 to $184,000
General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.

Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.

General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.

Who We Are Looking For 

General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization.  We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.

Should I Apply?

At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!

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