General Dynamics Information Technology · 9 hours ago
Cyber Information Response Team (CIRT) Analyst
Falls Church, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$119K/yr - $161K/yr
4+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is passionate about securing and supporting challenging government missions. They are seeking a CIRT Analyst to support the Army National Guard, focusing on cybersecurity operations, incident response, and ensuring the security of IT services.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collect and analyze network and/or host artifacts from various sources, including logs, system images, and packet captures, to: characterize activity, determine the root cause and operational impact, and enable rapid remediation and/or mitigation of cyber threats
Perform triage of cyber incidents, identifying scope, urgency, and potential impact
Provide technical support for real-time cyber defense incident handling tasks
Proactively identify and recommend mitigations for vulnerabilities
Demonstrate effectiveness through handling Red Team activity and investigation
Manage, document, and track cyber defense incidents from detection to resolution
Update and maintain Incident Response tactics, techniques, procedures, and training documentation
Prepare and conduct training courses related to incident response at least four times per calendar year
Support efforts to maintain the customer's CSSP (Cyber Security Service Provider) accreditation, including documentation and technical writing
Rapidly respond to time-sensitive security events and work collaboratively under tight deadlines
Participate in cross-functional teams and meetings to improve cybersecurity posture
Provide on-call and after-hours support as needed
Proficiency in collecting and analyzing logs, system images, and other artifacts
Investigating and resolving cybersecurity incidents
Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including mitigation strategies, root cause analysis, and Red Team operations
Familiarity with current cyber defense tools and technologies
Excellent oral and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong organizational skills for multitasking and meeting deadlines
Ability to work independently, adapt to fast-paced environments, and solve complex problems
Collaborative mindset with strong customer service skills
Dependability, punctuality, and responsiveness to management
Attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and analytical thinking
Ability to build trust, credibility, and strong working relationships with both customers and team members
Qualification
Required
Secret clearance level must currently possess
Secret clearance level must be able to obtain
4 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required
Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
4+ years of practical experience in a Cybersecurity, Engineering, T&E, or A&A-related field
Prior experience with cyber incident response, especially on DoD networks; digital forensics
Must possess the appropriate baseline certification(s) to achieve a minimum of DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II (i.e., CompTIA Security+ CE) prior to start
Active SECRET security clearance required and must be maintained
Preferred
Cybersecurity Assessment
Cybersecurity Controls
Cyber Security Management
Cybersecurity Operations
Cybersecurity Risk Management
Familiarity with current cyber defense tools and technologies
Excellent oral and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong organizational skills for multitasking and meeting deadlines
Ability to work independently, adapt to fast-paced environments, and solve complex problems
Collaborative mindset with strong customer service skills
Dependability, punctuality, and responsiveness to management
Attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and analytical thinking
Ability to build trust, credibility, and strong working relationships with both customers and team members
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
A vision plan
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
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