Cyber Security Analyst Expert

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cyber Defense, Incident Response, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

At GDIT, people are our differentiators. You will help ensure that today is safe, and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Cyber Security SME joining our team to help support a program at Scott Air Force Base in O’Fallon, IL.

The Joint Transportation Management System (JTMS) program will be reengineering

business processes, performing data interface/integration services, implementing a single,

integrated system, and leveraging commercial software to conduct transportation, financial, and logistical operations for approximately 36,000 users.

GDIT is seeking a Cyber Security SME well skilled in analyzing cybersecurity requirements, technologies, risks, issues, incident response and coordination to all incidents and events and must have demonstrated the ability to manage complex tasks and teams.

HOW a Cyber Security SME WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Be the principle technical advisor and subject matter expert for system categorization, security controls selection, security controls implementation, security controls assessment, and ATO for approved cyber security tools.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education:
  • Bachelors in information technology, Engineering, or related field.

• Required Experience:
  • 12 years of related experience in progressive enterprise engineering and management experience.

• Preferred Skills:
  • Provide expertise in engineering design, development, direction, and implementation of enterprise network cyber defense capabilities to prevent sophisticated cyber threats and vulnerabilities or detect when prevention fails.
  • Understand the fundamentals of layered defense and zero trust technologies and processes.
  • Understand the lifecycle of the network threats, attack vectors and methods of exploitation.
  • Have a specialized knowledge in computer network theory and understand IT standards and cyber security tools’ architectures, including but not limited to, the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model and the methods of exploiting those standards.
  • Be familiar with the utilization, configuration, and implementation of industry  standard cyber defense capabilities, including but not limited to, web content filters, email security capabilities, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Host-Based Security System (HBSS), Security Event and Incident Management (SEIM), DNS security practices, advanced log analysis, network monitoring, network flow analysis, packet capture analysis, network proxies, firewalls, anti-virus capabilities, and access control lists.

• Security Clearance Level: Active DOD Secret

• Certifications CISSP

• Location: Onsite – Scott AFB

• Be the principle technical advisor and subject matter expert for system categorization, security controls selection, security controls implementation, security controls assessment, and ATO for approved cyber security tools.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work
● 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

The likely salary range for this position is $166,280 - $224,968. 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 IL Scott AFB

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 50 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.

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Client-provided location(s): O'Fallon, IL

Job ID: 20648_RQ199934

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-07-08T00:00:00