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F-35 Cyber Incident Responder | Active Secret clearance

General Dynamics
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2026

Job Details

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Cyber Security Standards, Cyber Threat Analysis, Digital Forensic Investigations
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 years of related experience
ship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Cyber Incident Responder at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career.

The F-35 Lightning II Program is the Department of Defense's focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 will bring cutting-edge technologies to the battlespace of the future. The JSFs advanced airframe, autonomic logistics, avionics, propulsion systems, stealth, and firepower will ensure that the F-35 is the most affordable, lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever to be used by so many warfighters across the globe.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

As a Cyber Incident Responder, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our Cybersecurity team on the F-35 Lightning II Program.
  • We're seeking an experienced and vigilant cybersecurity specialist who can proactively prevent breaches of all sizes, understand when they occur, and take immediate steps to remediate them.
  • The ideal candidate understands cybersecurity standards and certifications, extensive knowledge of how cybercriminals work, and determination to never allow them access
  • Identify potential cyber threats, determine levels of risk, and produce analytical reports for a variety of audiences. You will occasionally be required to present your findings in front of senior executives, so the ability to translate technical indicators into layperson's terms is vital
  • When serious threats are identified, you will work closely with other areas of the security team to identify appropriate solutions
  • You must be passionate about technology, and able to learn the ropes of new security solutions rapidly
  • Forensic analysis of digital information, Open-Source Intel (OSINT) review/monitoring, available tools both customer provided and open source, and pivoting/researching on previously reported Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bring your Cyber expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Cyber Incident Responder must have:
  • Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance.
  • Required Experience: 8 years of Cybersecurity experience.
  • Experience with monitoring emerging threats through Tools, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) and how they relate to the MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Must have common knowledge of standard network infrastructure
  • Other items that would be good to know include: domain masquerading, certificates, and file hashing
  • Good written communications skills are necessary in order to properly document and report the identification and sharing of newly identified IOCs
  • Core hours 6am to 6pm: 8-hour shift/flexible
  • Required Certifications:
  • DoD 8140 Work Role (531) Cyber Defense Incident Responder (CEH, CySA, GCIH, PenTest , etc.) certification required prior to start date
  • Education: BS degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity or a related field.
  • Work Location: Hybrid - onsite in Arlington, VA remote.
  • ship Required

WHAT WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE (Desired):
  • Microsoft SC-200 certification highly recommended

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
  • Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

The likely salary range for this position is $139,984 - $172,500. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
None

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Arlington

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.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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