Cybersecurity Analyst, Associate

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Apply expert knowledge of concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments .

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,230 - $80,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply expert knowledge of concepts, processes, practices, and procedures on technical assignments
Support enterprise Cybersecurity standards
In coordination with Government develop and implement Cybersecurity standards and procedures
Coordinate, develop, and recommend security processes for an organization
Recommend Cybersecurity solutions to support customers’ requirements
Identify and report security violations
Recommend and satisfy Cybersecurity requirements based upon the analysis of CSPP, policy, regulatory, and resource demands
Support customers at the highest levels in the development and implementation of processes and policies
Apply know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures
Support design and development of security features for system architecture requirements
Analyze and make recommendations of security requirements for computer systems which may include mainframes, workstations, and personal computers
Support design, development, engineering, and implementation of solutions that meet CSPP requirements
Provide integration and implementation of the computer system security solution
Analyze general Cybersecurity-related technical problems and provide basic engineering and technical support in solving these problems
Support vulnerability/risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle
Perform all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems data assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access, theft, or destruction
Ensure that all information systems are functional and secure
Provide subject matter expertise, direction, guidance, tracking, and support on cyber security, risk management, continuous monitoring, security Assessment and Authorization (A&A), and business processes that support a metric-driven environment
Develop, maintain, and update Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to identify system weaknesses, mitigation, and timelines for applying corrective actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

4 or more years of applicable experience in Cybersecurity and Cloud Security experience at a large Government agency
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronics engineering, or other engineering or technical discipline
Demonstrated knowledge of NIST Information Technology Security Special Publications (SP) 800 series
Demonstrated experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)/Tenable Nessus Vulnerability Scanner
Demonstrated experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) tool usage
Demonstrated familiarity and experience with Firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, WebGateways, and/or enterprise Antivirus software technologies
Demonstrated knowledge of CSPP requirements.
Working knowledge of Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) reporting requirements and processes
Proven ability in planning, implementing, upgrading, and monitoring security measures to protect computer networks and information
Ability to apply advanced principles, theories, and concepts, and contribute to the development of innovative IA principles and ideas
Working knowledge of Agile Scrum Methodology
Must be able to obtain and maintain a NASA Public Trust background investigation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
dental plan options
a vision plan
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
full flex work weeks where possible
a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year and an additional 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
short and long-term disability benefits
life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

CybersecurityCloud SecurityNIST SP 800 seriesAssured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)Tenable Nessus Vulnerability ScannerDISA STIG implementationSecurity Content Automation Protocol (SCAP)FirewallsIntrusion Prevention SystemsAgile Scrum Methodology

Soft Skills

planningimplementingupgradingmonitoringproblem-solvingcommunicationguidancesupportanalysisrecommendation

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer scienceBachelor’s degree in electronics engineeringNASA Public Trust background investigation