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Own your career as a Cyber Security Analyst Associate/SOC at GDIT. Our work depends on the Cyber Security Analyst joining our team, supporting a federal Security Operations Center (SOC).
HOW A CYBER SECURITY ANALYST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
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HOW A CYBER SECURITY ANALYST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
- Continuously monitor security event feeds, alerts, and dashboards from SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems and other security tools to detect suspicious activities.
- Perform initial triage on security alerts to determine the severity and potential impact of security incidents.
- Escalate complex or critical incidents to senior SOC analysts as needed.
- Assist in responding to low-level security incidents, including logging, tracking, and resolving issues per incident response protocols.
- Review and analyze logs from firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), endpoint protection systems, and other security infrastructure to identify potential threats.
- Maintain accurate records of events, incidents, and investigations in the ticketing system.
- Ensure proper documentation of incident handling steps and resolutions.
- Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
- Leverage threat intelligence feeds to assist with identifying indicators of compromise (IOCs) within the environment.
- Prepare daily and weekly reports summarizing security incidents and SOC activities during the shift.
- Work closely with other SOC analysts, network engineers, and system administrators to ensure effective coordination in addressing security issues.
- Participate in post-incident reviews and provide feedback to improve SOC processes and response strategies.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- The position requires an active SECRET security clearance.
- BA/BS in a related field. If no degree Technical Training, Certification(s) or three (3) years of related experience could substitute for the four (4) year degree.
- Ability to spot anomalies in security logs and alerts that could indicate potential threats.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to document incidents clearly and escalate issues effectively.
- Willingness to collaborate with senior analysts and cross-functional teams.
- Eagerness to learn and stay up-to-date on cybersecurity trends and best practices.
- Remote / Washington, D.C. ** (the position may be transitioned to ON-SITE in D.C.) **
- This work is anticipated to start anytime between September 2025 and March 2026.
- US Citizenship Required
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
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
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