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Own your career as an Information Security Analyst Principal at GDIT. Here, you'll have the opportunity to build strong lines of cyber defense using cutting-edge technologies. Our work depends on the Information Security Analyst Principal joining our team supporting a federal Security Operations Center (SOC).
HOW INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST PRINCIPAL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
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HOW INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST PRINCIPAL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
- Manage email security posture (spam filtering, phishing protection, DMARC/DKIM/SPF), mail gateways, and secure mail practices.
- Monitor, tune, and respond to email-related security incidents; implement onboarding/offboarding email security processes.
- Administer Active Directory/LDAP environments, user provisioning/deprovisioning, group policy, and access reviews.
- Enforce least-privilege access, manage user attributes, and support identity-related security controls (MFA, password policies).
- Serve as a tier-3 escalation point for security-related user access issues, authentication failures, and privilege elevation requests.
- Maintain break-glass procedures, access certifications, and incident/root-cause documentation.
- Harden and monitor endpoints, servers, and services; apply patches and config baselines.
- Implement security controls in Windows/Linux environments; manage security hardening standards.
- Maintain security-related configurations, backups, and disaster recovery readiness.
- Administer learning/training platforms (e.g., LMS or learning servers) from a security and access perspective; ensure secure deployment, user access, and audit logging.
- Manage and secure VMware vSphere/vCenter environments; apply best practices for VM hardening, access controls, and network segmentation.
- Monitor for vulnerabilities and coordinate with virtualization teams to remediate findings.
- Participate in security incident response, containment, and forensics coordination.
- Maintain documentation, runbooks, and evidence for audits and compliance.
- Work with IT, security operations, governance, risk, and compliance teams; provide regular security posture reports and metrics.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, runbooks, and knowledge base articles.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- The position requires an active SECRET security clearance
- The position requires seven (7+) years of combined experience in cyber security, IT administration, and identity/access management.
- The position requires Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Strong experience with email security solutions, gateways, and DMARC/DKIM/SPF configuration.
- Proficiency in domain/LDAP administration (Active Directory, LDAP), with user provisioning and GPO management.
- Solid system administration capabilities in Windows and/or Linux with security focus.
- Experience administering learning platforms or learning servers; knowledge of secure deployment and access controls.
- VMware administration experience (vCenter, ESXi, virtual networking, VM security hardening, snapshots, migrations).
- Basic SIEM/log analysis and incident response coordination.
- Knowledge of vulnerability management, patching, configuration baselines, and access control models.
- Understanding of identity and access management concepts, MFA, and security policy enforcement.
- Email security tools, directory services (AD/LDAP), endpoint security platforms, patch management.
- VMware vSphere/vCenter, and virtualization security practices.
- Basic scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Bash) for routine admin tasks.
- ITIL-aligned incident/problem/change management experience.
- Clear written and verbal communication; ability to translate technical details for non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong teamwork and ability to work across IT, security, and business units.
- 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 Require
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 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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