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Job DescriptionOwn your career as an Information Security Analyst Principal at GDIT. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to build strong lines of cyber defense using cutting-edge technologies. Our work depends on the Information Security Analyst Principal joining our team supporting a federal Security Operations Center (SOC).
HOW INFORMATION SECURITY ANALYST PRINCIPAL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
Manage email security posture (spam filtering, phishing protection, DMARC/DKIM/SPF), mail gateways, and secure mail practices.
Monitor, tune, and respond to email-related security incidents; implement onboarding/offboarding email security processes.
Administer Active Directory/LDAP environments, user provisioning/deprovisioning, group policy, and access reviews.
Enforce least-privilege access, manage user attributes, and support identity-related security controls (MFA, password policies).
Serve as a tier-3 escalation point for security-related user access issues, authentication failures, and privilege elevation requests.
Maintain break-glass procedures, access certifications, and incident/root-cause documentation.
Harden and monitor endpoints, servers, and services; apply patches and config baselines.
Implement security controls in Windows/Linux environments; manage security hardening standards.
Maintain security-related configurations, backups, and disaster recovery readiness.
Administer learning/training platforms (e.g., LMS or learning servers) from a security and access perspective; ensure secure deployment, user access, and audit logging.
Manage and secure VMware vSphere/vCenter environments; apply best practices for VM hardening, access controls, and network segmentation.
Monitor for vulnerabilities and coordinate with virtualization teams to remediate findings.
Participate in security incident response, containment, and forensics coordination.
Maintain documentation, runbooks, and evidence for audits and compliance.
Work with IT, security operations, governance, risk, and compliance teams; provide regular security posture reports and metrics.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, runbooks, and knowledge base articles.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
The position requires an active SECRET security clearance
The position requires seven (7+) years of combined experience in cyber security, IT administration, and identity/access management.
The position requires Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Strong experience with email security solutions, gateways, and DMARC/DKIM/SPF configuration.
Proficiency in domain/LDAP administration (Active Directory, LDAP), with user provisioning and GPO management.
Solid system administration capabilities in Windows and/or Linux with security focus.
Experience administering learning platforms or learning servers; knowledge of secure deployment and access controls.
VMware administration experience (vCenter, ESXi, virtual networking, VM security hardening, snapshots, migrations).
Basic SIEM/log analysis and incident response coordination.
Knowledge of vulnerability management, patching, configuration baselines, and access control models.
Understanding of identity and access management concepts, MFA, and security policy enforcement.
Email security tools, directory services (AD/LDAP), endpoint security platforms, patch management.
VMware vSphere/vCenter, and virtualization security practices.
Basic scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Bash) for routine admin tasks.
ITIL-aligned incident/problem/change management experience.
Clear written and verbal communication; ability to translate technical details for non-technical stakeholders.
Strong teamwork and ability to work across IT, security, and business units.
Remote / Washington, D.C. (the position may be transitioned to ON-SITE in D.C.).
This work is anticipated to start anytime between September 2025 and March 2026
US Citizenship Require
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
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
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