Operational Support Research Analyst Expert General Dynamics Information Technology - 3.7 Fort Meade, MD Job Details $187,179 - $218,500 a year 3 days ago Benefits Internal mobility program Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Master's degree in information technology Research Master's degree TS/SCI with Polygraph Full Job Description Clearance Level Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Category Science and Research Location Fort Meade, Maryland ( Onsite Workplace ) Key Skills For Success Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Research Activities Tradecraft REQ#:

RQ228124

Public Trust:

None Requisition Type:

Pipeline 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 The Expert-Level HUMINT Operational Support Research Analyst provides advanced research, analysis, operational support, and tradecraft-development expertise to enhance Human Intelligence (HUMINT) capabilities within the cyber domain. The analyst serves as a senior subject-matter expert responsible for translating operational experience, research findings, emerging cyber-domain challenges, and lessons learned into validated HUMINT best practices, tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs), methodologies, training requirements, and enduring tradecraft. The position supports operational planning and execution by conducting complex research, identifying operational and intelligence gaps, fusing human-centric information with cyber and digital-domain context, and developing products that are relevant, actionable, appropriately sourced, and responsive to mission requirements. A primary responsibility is the systematic identification and capture of best practices and lessons learned through the Joint Lessons Learned Process (JLLP), operational observations, exercises, training events, and research activities. The analyst evaluates these observations, validates their applicability, develops recommended resolutions, assesses their effectiveness, and disseminates validated practices to improve HUMINT tradecraft across the organization. What You Will Need to

Succeed:

Education:

Master's in

Information Technology Clearance:

TS/SCI eligible and able to obtain and maintain a polygraph

Years of Experience:

20+ Demonstrated experience supporting functional support to CI/HUMINT or Information Operations in the cyber domain. Must be a

US Citizen Desired Skills:

Cybersecurity:

risk analysis, vulnerability assessment, event correlation, antivirus and security product assessment, and attacker and defender methodologies.

Analyst:

In depth target development, full scope project handling, customer interfacing.

Networking:

TCP/IP Network Design, Analysis, Security, Installation, and troubleshooting.

Application Development :

| Java |

PowerShell Software Applications :

Windows Sysinternals | Wireshark || Metasploit | Nmap | VMware/vSphere | Oracle VirtualBox | Elasticsearch | Kibana | Logstash | SecurityOnion | Pfsense |

SPLUNK Desired Education:

Joint Cyber Analysis Course; Digital Network Exploitation;

Intermediate Cyber Core, and Defense and Counter Infiltration Security Operations & Engineering:

Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), Identity & Access Management (IAM),

Continuous Monitoring, Purple/Red Teaming, Adversary Emulation, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cyber Kill Chain Technical Tools:

ACAS/NESSUS, NMAP, Wireshark, SCAP, STIG Firewall Technologies:

Cisco, Fortinet, Checkpoint Penetration Testing Experience Hunt Forward SOC enterprise level systems vulnerability analysis

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

Growth:

AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

Support:

An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

Rewards:

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

Community:

Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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Explore a career in science and research at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your curiosity for discovery and innovation. Work Requirements Years of Experience 20 + years of related experience may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification Travel Required 25-50% Citizenship U.S. Citizenship Required Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $187,179 - $218,500. 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. Our Identity Verification Process As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans