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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Threat Analyst - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $96,569.0 - $130,651.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Build Automation, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Linux, Digital Forensics, Monitoring of Systems, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Microsoft Security Essentials, Network Protocols, Windows PowerShell, Runbook, Systems Integration, Scripting, Mitre Att&ck, Malware, Cyber Threat Analysis, CIS Benchmarks, Splunk, SentinelOne Expertise, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response - **Published:** October 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/C00B1D6771904671ABC22CF67542DABB/job/ ## About the Role Information Assurance,Security Operations,Security Technologies Certifications: GIAC Certified Incident Handler Certification (GCIH) | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst Certification (GCIA) | Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) - Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+ CE (CySA+) | CompTIA - CompTIA, CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA Experience: 8 + years of related experience, * 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, FedRAMP, 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 SecAI+ GMON (or similar continuous monitoring/detection-focused certification), * 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. ## 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., * 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