Type of Requisition:Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:None
Public Trust/Other Required:None
Job Family:Cyber and IT Risk Management
Job Qualifications:Skills:Critical Infrastructures, Cyber Defense, Industrial Controls, Operational Technology (OT), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Certifications:None
Experience:0 + years of related experience
ship Required:Yes
Job Description:Cybersecurity Analyst (Entry-Level)About the RoleWe are seeking an
entry-level Cybersecurity Analyst to support a
task order providing technical cybersecurity support to government customers working with drinking water and wastewater utilities. In this role, you will help assess and improve the cybersecurity posture of critical water infrastructure across the U.S.
This is an excellent opportunity for early-career cybersecurity professionals interested in
critical infrastructure protection, information technical (IT) security, operational technology (OT) security, and
public sector mission-driven work. You will receive training, mentorship, and hands-on experience working with real-world IT and OT environments.
Why This Role MattersDrinking water and wastewater systems are essential to public health, environmental protection, and community resilience. As cyber threats increasingly target critical infrastructure, securing these systems is more important than ever. In this role, your work will directly support government efforts to identify and reduce cybersecurity risks that could disrupt water services, impact public safety, or harm the environment. Your contributions will help strengthen the security of vital systems that millions of people rely on every day.
What You'll Do- Use a web-based cybersecurity platform to identify internet-exposed and vulnerable IT and OT assets at drinking water and wastewater utilities.
- Review system documentation and inventories to develop and modify queries that help identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
- Conduct regular cybersecurity vulnerability scanning of water utility systems, including:
- Information Technology (IT) environments
- Operational Technology (OT) / Industrial Control Systems (ICS), such as SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, and RTUs.
- Learn and use cybersecurity scanning and asset discovery tools in accordance with EPA and task order procedures.
- Analyze scan results to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential security risks.
- Prepare clear, well-organized reports summarizing assets, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts for EPA and other government customers.
- Assist in identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing vulnerabilities based on risk to critical infrastructure and operational impact.
- Monitor and assess emerging cybersecurity threats relevant to water sector OT systems.
- Work both independently and as part of an established cybersecurity team.
- Meet project deadlines in a structured, compliance-driven government environment.
Required Skills- Understanding of network fundamentals (e.g., TCP/IP, basic routing and switching).
- Proficiency with query languages or query-based interfaces used for data analysis or asset discovery.
- A strong interest in learning IT and OT cybersecurity.
- Ability to learn and apply new cybersecurity scanning and monitoring software.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially for documenting technical findings.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Ability to perform effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or computer science
- 0-2 years of experience, education, or training in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a related field.
- Exposure to vulnerability scanning tools, asset discovery platforms, or cybersecurity analysis tools (through coursework, labs, internships, or work experience).
- U.S. citizenship required.
Preferred Qualifications- CompTIA A+ certification or equivalent foundational IT certification.
- Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-series, or CISA guidance.
- Coursework with industrial control systems or critical infrastructure cybersecurity.
- Additional certifications (or progress toward), such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, or GIAC GICSP.
What We Offer- Opportunity to support mission-critical cybersecurity work protecting U.S. drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with real-world IT and OT cybersecurity environments.
- Training and mentorship from experienced cybersecurity professionals.
- Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
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 cyber at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.
The likely salary range for this position is $73,965 - $97,750. 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: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.
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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