Information Security Analyst

GDIT is looking for an Information Security Analyst to join our National Institutes of Health (NIH) CIT Hosting and Storage Services Program. We are seeking a forward-thinking innovator who brings deep curiosity for emerging technologies and a commitment to exploring how new digital capabilities can elevate human expertise rather than replace it. Our ideal candidate champions responsible experimentation, learns quickly from iteration, and approaches complex challenges with a critical, growth-minded perspective that fuels continuous modernization and meaningful impact.

About the role

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days on customer site in Bethesda, MD. The role requires obtaining and maintaining a Public Trust (NACI/T1) clearance, including onsite fingerprinting at a designated facility. This investigation may review personal and criminal behavior, financial conduct, foreign influence, and other adjudications.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine scanning and ticket support
• Documents findings and tracks remediation actions
• Supports incident response activities
• Monitors, evaluates, and maintains systems and procedures to safeguard internal information systems, networks, databases, and web-based security
• Safeguards the network against unauthorized infiltration, modification, destruction, or disclosure
• Researches, evaluates, tests, and implements new security software or devices

Requirements

• BS/BA or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years in security operations support
• Experience with scanning and incident ticketing
• Skilled in updating security documentation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• NIH experience strongly preferred
• Experience supporting Federal programs

Skills

• Operating Systems (OS)
• Security Operations
• Security Software
• Troubleshooting

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $83,300 - $112,700. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40
• Hybrid work location: USA MD Bethesda (3 days on-site)
• Travel required: Less than 10%

Benefits

• Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
• Dental and vision plan options
• 401(k) plan with pre- and post-tax contribution options and company match
• Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, parental leave, military leave, bereavement, and jury duty
• Short- and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel accident insurance
• Wellness programs
• AI-powered career tool for career steps and learning opportunities
• Internal mobility team to support career growth