GCI embodies excellence, integrity and professionalism. The employees supporting our customers deliver unique, high-value mission solutions while effectively leverage the technological expertise of our valued workforce to meet critical mission requirements in the areas of Data Analytics and Software Development, Engineering, Targeting and Analysis, Operations, Training, and Cyber Operations. We maximize opportunities for success by building and maintaining trusted and reliable partnerships with our customers and industry.
At GCI, we solve the hard problems. As a Cyber Security Analyst, a typical day will include the following duties:
Description
GCI is looking for a highly motivated and experienced expert Cyber Security Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and practices, as well as experience with a variety of security technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for the overall security of our organization's information systems and networks.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Uses data collected from a variety of cyber defense tools (e.g., IDS alerts, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events that occur within their environments for the purposes of mitigating threats.
- Interprets, analyzes, and reports all events and anomalies in accordance with computer network directives, including initiating, responding, and reporting discovered events.
- Evaluates, tests, recommends, coordinates, monitors and maintains cybersecurity policies, procedures and systems, including access management for hardware, firmware and software
- Ensures that cybersecurity plans, controls, processes, standards, policies and procedures are aligned with cybersecurity standards
- Identifies security risks and exposures, determines the causes of security violations and suggests procedures to halt future incidents and improve security.
- Develops techniques and procedures for conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance audits, the evaluation and testing of hardware, firmware and software for possible impact on system security, and the investigation and resolution of security incidents such as intrusion, frauds, attacks or leaks.
- Provides advanced guidance and leadership to less- experienced cybersecurity personnel.
- May serve as a team or task leader. (Not a people manager)
Education Requirement
- BA/BS (or equivalent experience)
Experience Requirement
- 8-10 years of experience
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Qualifications Education Required Bachelors or better. Experience Required Related work experience Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
- 8-10 years of related cybersecurity experience
- TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices
- Experience using cyber defense tools (IDS, firewalls, network traffic logs) to analyze events
- Experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and compliance audits
- Experience evaluating and testing hardware, firmware, and software for security impacts
What We Do
GCI is an Engineering and IT Services company focusing on Data Analytics, Engineering, Cyber Operations, Targeting and Analysis, Operations Solutions and Training. We help our customers solve their greatest challenges by providing exceptional consulting and mission solutions.
