National Security Analyst SME

Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI
Category
Intelligence Operations and Analysis
Location
St Louis, Missouri
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Cybersecurity

Host Based Security System (HBSS)

Linux

REQ#: RQ204419
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

GDIT has an exciting opportunity as subcontractor within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in support of the customer’s GEOINT mission. The Endpoint Security Engineer will support our Intelligence Community customer’s various endpoint security platforms. Position requires a TS/SCI clearance to be eligible for hire; with the ability to successfully pass a Government polygraph as a post-hire requirement.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement and apply technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from malicious attack, damage, or unauthorized access.
  • Provide engineering and sustainment support for the various endpoint security solutions.
  • Establish computing environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation, and defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards. 
  • Provide specific, detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques, and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. 
  • Configure and install various security products utilizing Linux OS.
  • Work with both the software vendor and the customer to research, analyze, and implement enterprise-wide security solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives
  • Assist with design, analysis, testing and implementation of state-of-the-art secure architectures
  • Oversee security infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, and advanced configuration (policy management, database administration and security management tools)
  • Oversee the reporting, documentation and investigation of all security related incidents; lead the development and implementation of corrective measures

Qualifications

Required:

  • TS/SCI clearance (current). As a post-hire requirement, selected candidate must be able to successfully pass and maintain a Government polygraph.
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certified (current)
  • Must obtain a CSSP Infrastructure Support certification within 6 months of hire date
  • Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Computer Science or related field) and ten (10) years of technical experience in Cyber Security. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Working knowledge of maintaining Enterprise Cyber Security Engineering requirements utilizing all or some of the following tools: HBSSCarbon Black Response/ProtectionMicrosoft ATA, Tanium
  • Strong working knowledge of administering applications in a Linux environment
  • Experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a high-paced, diverse environment
  • Understanding of and experience with the DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions
  • Experience in providing status reports and products to senior management and customers
  • Experience with plans, designs, and evaluations of security systems and architectures

Desired:

  • CSSP Infrastructure Support certification
  • Any Linux related certifications
  • Windows Enterprise Active Directory (AD) architecture and VMWare virtualization


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

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

None

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $114,750 - $155,250. 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.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers 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 over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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