The Role Designs, implements, and maintains automated security detection, orchestration, and integration capabilities for USPS. Analyzes security telemetry, identifies anomalies and detection gaps, enhances detection content, validates workflows, and supports SOC, threat intelligence, and incident response teams. The role also translates operational needs into technical solutions, researches emerging security and machine-learning capabilities, and maintains documentation, runbooks, and procedures. Summary Generated by
Built In Type of Requisition:
Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None Clearance Level Must Be Able to
Obtain:
None Public Trust/Other Required:
MBI (T2)
Job Family:
Cyber and IT Risk Management Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Information Assurance, Security Operations, Security Technologies Certifications:
None Experience:
8 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No Job Description:
GDIT is seeking a Cyber Threat Analyst to support the United States Postal Service (USPS) Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Operations organization and its Detection and Automation Engineering (DAE) program. The team member will design, implement, and maintain automated and Super Intelligence-enabled security detection and integration capabilities across enterprise security-monitoring technologies. This role will strengthen threat detection and response through detection engineering, security automation, systems integration, data analysis, Super Intelligence, and the continuous improvement of detection content and workflows. The Cyber Threat Analyst will collaborate closely with security operations, threat intelligence, and incident response stakeholders. Success in this role also requires strong documentation skills and the ability to operationalize security capabilities, processes, and workflows effectively.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
Key Responsibilities:
Build automation/SI integration workflows to improve detection and response Integrate and optimize security technologies into a cohesive detection architecture Translate operational security needs into technical specifications and implementations Execute testing, evaluation, and validation of detections & automation workflows Analyze telemetry for anomalies, trends, detection gaps Recommend and implement detection enhancements Create and maintain documentation, SOPs, runbooks (job function, not requirement) Coordinate with SOC, threat intelligence, and incident response teams Research and assess emerging security and SI/ML capabilities to enhance detection Support
USPS CISO
Detection & Automation Engineering program Design, implement, and maintain automated/SI-enabled detection and integration capabilities Strengthen threat detection and response Collaborate with operations, intelligence, and incident response stakeholders
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or other IT/security related major; or equivalent experience
NOTE:
If resources do not have a relevant college degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required.
Required Experience:
8+ years relevant experience Knowledge of detection engineering, automation/SI Security platform integration expertise Requirements analysis skills Testing & validation experience Security data analysis experience Documentation & sustainment experience Cross-functional coordination experience Research and evaluation of emerging capabilities
Essential Technical Knowledge Areas:
SOAR Tools:
SentinelOne, SentinelOne Hyper automation, Splunk Enterprise Security, Splunk SOAR Super Intelligence (SI) Security SOC operations and processes Threat intelligence lifecycle and analysis Incident response methodologies Network protocols and architecture Operating systems (Windows/Linux/Unix) Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) Security architecture and design Programming/scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) API integration and development Detection engineering methodologies Security automation and orchestration concepts Malware analysis, digital forensics procedures, risk assessment methodologies, machine learning and SI for security
Frameworks, Standards & Compliance Expectations:
NIST SP 800-53
Security Controls CIS Controls
MITRE ATT&CK
Framework
CISA NICE
Framework, ISO 27001/27002, FISMA, Fed
RAMP, OMB
Circulars and Federal Cybersecurity Directives, Privacy Act Certification Requirements:
CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent baseline)
One of:
GCIA, GCIH, or CompTIA CySA+ Programming/scripting certification or demonstrated proficiency (Python, PowerShell, similar)
Preferred:
CISSP or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC) CompTIA Sec
AI+ GMON
(or similar continuous monitoring/detection-focused certification)
Security Clearance Level:
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and successfully pass a thorough Government background screening process requiring the completion of detailed forms and fingerprinting. This position has a U.S. residency requirement . The USPS security clearance process requires the selected candidate to have resided in the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for the last five years as follows: U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 6 months consecutively in the last 3 years (unless they meet certain exceptions). Non-U.S. Citizens cannot have left the U.S. (including U.S. Territories) for longer than 90 days consecutively in the last 3 years.
Location:
Remote Morrisville, NC Falls Church, VA Eagan, MN #zxc726 The likely salary range for this position is $96,569 - $130,651. 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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Travel Required:
Less than 10% T elecommuting
Options:
Remote Work Location:
Any Location /
Remote Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at
GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
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 Read Full Description Skills Required Bachelor's degree in engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience 8 or more years of relevant experience Knowledge of detection engineering and security automation Security platform integration expertise Requirements analysis skills Testing, evaluation, and validation experience Security data analysis experience Documentation and sustainment experience Cross-functional coordination experience Experience researching and evaluating emerging security capabilities Knowledge of SOAR tools, SOC operations, threat intelligence, and incident response Knowledge of network protocols, network architecture, Windows/Linux/Unix operating systems, cloud platforms, and security architecture Programming or scripting proficiency in Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar Knowledge of API integration and development, malware analysis, digital forensics, risk assessment, and machine learning for security CompTIA Security+ or equivalent baseline certification One of GCIA, GCIH, or CompTIA CySA+ certification Programming or scripting certification or demonstrated proficiency CISSP or GSEC certification CompTIA SecAI+ certification GMON or similar continuous-monitoring/detection-focused certification Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance and pass government background screening U.S. residency for the required background-screening period General Dynamics Information Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about General Dynamics Information Technology and has not been reviewed or approved by General Dynamics Information Technology. About This Summary Affordable Benefits — Pay and benefits are described as good or okay in multiple places, and the overall package is often portrayed as acceptable even when base pay is not viewed as top-tier. Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plan options are presented as comprehensive, with additional protections like disability and life insurance contributing to a well-rounded health and protection offering. Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted as part of the total rewards package, supporting longer-term financial planning. Learn more about General Dynamics Information Technology's Compensation & Benefits → General Dynamics Information Technology Insights What's It Like to Work at General Dynamics Information Technology? General Dynamics Information Technology Culture & Values General Dynamics Information Technology Career Growth & Development What's the Work-Life Balance Like at General Dynamics Information Technology? General Dynamics Information Technology Leadership & Management General Dynamics Information Technology Company Growth, Stability & Outlook View all jobs at General Dynamics Information Technology View General Dynamics Information Technology Profile Report Job
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Jury Duty Leave
401(k) Plans
Professional Development
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