Overnight Network Cyber Security Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cyber Security Governance, Cyber Security Standards, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Team Management

Certifications:

CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA, Project Management Professional (PMP) | Project Management Institute (PMI) - Project Management Institute (PMI), Splunk Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst | Splunk - Splunk

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Cyber Security Operations Cell (CSOC) Night Shift Lead and build an impactful career collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

The successful candidate will lead and manage the night shift of the Cyber Security Operations Cell (CSOC) Night Shift Lead and must be experienced with the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) and mission. The candidate will be responsible for managing the overnight team of analysts on the 24/7 watch schedule. This is a dedicated night shift leadership role requiring a team player capable of managing challenging assignments concerning Cyber Security, Information Assurance, and Computer Network Defense. This role involves mentoring personnel, managing overnight operations, and providing leadership for the cyber defense of the network during night hours.

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development to the night shift team of cyber security analysts.

• Conduct real-time threat analysis for USCENTCOM Headquarters through multiple situational awareness and management tools.

• Monitor Cyber Security sensor grid situational awareness from Tier 0 to Tier 2 and provide mitigation and improvement recommendations; provide analysis both verbally and in writing for all sensor grid disruptions, outages and/or anomalies; coordinate, report and direct network responses through orders, policies, procedures and guidance.

• Perform Cyber Security information gathering from appropriate tools and databases.

• Manage and oversee the real-time threat analysis and monitoring activities of the CSOC during overnight hours.

• Ensure effective operation and situational awareness of the Cyber Security sensor grid.

• Direct and coordinate mitigation and improvement efforts throughout the night shift.

• Serve as the primary senior point of contact during night shift hours for all significant cyber security events and incidents, providing clear and concise reporting and escalation to senior leadership as required.

• Ensure seamless transition and handover of operational status and ongoing incidents to the incoming day shift lead.

• Develop, maintain, and report on performance and capability metrics for the night shift team.

• Oversee the interpretation and analysis of cyber security event categorization and ensure proper handling of anomalies and threat indicators.

• Direct the team's response to cyber threats, events, and incidents in accordance with established orders and policies.

• Lead the review and development of Cyber Security tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with a focus on overnight operations.

• Ensure the night shift team is informed of the latest intelligence on relevant threats and develop appropriate response strategies.

• Manage and report on compliance with USCENTCOM orders.

• Provide expert guidance and support to USCENTCOM AOR NETOPS Centers.

• Oversee the analysis of network or system changes for security impacts and approve countermeasures.

• Lead and participate in Cyber Security risk analysis and assessments.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education and/or Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent and 5+ years of related experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or management role.

• Must meet DoD 8140 requirements (e.g., CySA+, SEC+, CEH).

Required Skills:

• Candidate must have proven leadership experience within the USCENTCOM AOR and be thoroughly familiar with its mission.

• Candidate must have strong management and leadership skills, with experience overseeing technical teams.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead a team effectively during overnight hours with limited direct supervision.

• Demonstrated expertise in a wide range of security technologies, including but not limited to Security Information Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Protection and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS/IPS), Host Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS), and malware analysis.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to brief senior military and civil service employees effectively.

• Deep understanding of vulnerabilities, exploits, and the practical application of the Defense Cyber Security program.

• Ability to interpret, enforce, and develop Defense Cyber Security orders, policies, and procedures.

• Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts and their application in a cybersecurity context.

• Comprehensive knowledge of IT infrastructure architecture, including networks, cloud environments, and operating systems, with a focus on security design and implementation.

Desired Skills:

• Military Experience (Active Duty or Reserves) in a leadership capacity.

• Experience with Splunk, Trellix, Firewalls, Security Onion.

• Experience with Cyber Security in a Joint and Coalition Partner environment.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Required Clearance: Must have a active/current TS/SCI clearance.

• U.S. citizenship required due to the required TS/SCI clearance.

• Must be able to work on the client site in Tampa FL. This is not a remote role.

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, competitive pay and paid time off

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY:

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

#ARMA

#CENTCOM/CITS

#GDITPRIORITY

The likely salary range for this position is $112,840 - $140,300. 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%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA FL MacDill AFB

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. 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

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