Cyber Risk Management Analyst Junior

About the role

• Type of Requisition: Regular
• Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None
• Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
• Public Trust/Other Required: BI Full 6C (T4)
• Job Family: Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications

Skills

Cyber Risks, Cybersecurity Controls, Cybersecurity Operations, Cybersecurity Risk Management:

• Certifications: None
• Experience: 3 + years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required: Yes

About the role

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Cyber Security Directorate (CSD) is leading one of the most comprehensive, mission critical cybersecurity operations in the federal government, protecting the digital infrastructure that safeguards America’s borders.

This multifaceted program spans 24/7/365 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring, advanced threat intelligence, forensics, incident response, cloud and network security engineering, zero trust modernization, vulnerability assessment, and enterprise-wide risk and compliance activities.

The Cyber Risk Management Analyst Junior will support teams at the forefront of national security, supporting sophisticated cyber operations that defend vital systems, enable secure mission execution, and counter rapidly evolving threats.

You will find this work uniquely impactful, fast-paced, and deeply collaborative, offering the opportunity to lead high performing technical teams, shape CBP’s cybersecurity strategy, and contribute directly to the protection of the nation.

Meaningful Work and Personal Impact

The Cyber Risk Management Junior plays a key role in ensuring risks are accurately captured, tracked, and communicated, forming the backbone of enterprise risk governance. By supporting control evaluations, documenting findings, and coordinating mitigation, this analyst enables leadership to make informed security decisions and strengthens the organization’s ability to meet federal cybersecurity expectations. The candidate will:

• Assist with documenting risks, gathering supporting information, assessing basic security control effectiveness, and monitoring remediation efforts.
• Supports risk reporting and contributes to applying repeatable risk processes across systems.
• Support the evaluation of technical and administrative security controls to determine effectiveness and identify deficiencies.
• Participate in continuous monitoring activities by assessing new vulnerabilities, configuration changes, or system updates.
• Assist in tracking remediation efforts by validating evidence, collecting updates from system owners, and maintaining accurate records of issue closure.
• Prepare supporting materials for risk summaries, dashboards, and leadership briefings.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Minimum of three (3) years in cybersecurity or IT security experience.
• Foundational understanding of risk principles and assessment practices.
• Strong documentation, organizational, writing and communication capabilities.
• Foundational understanding of risk principles, security control assessment practices, and federal cybersecurity standards.
• Strong analytical and writing skills with the ability to break down technical issues into clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders across programs.
• Familiarity with IT system lifecycle processes, cybersecurity environments, or federal IT delivery.
• Preferred certifications:
• CompTIA Security+
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• NIST RMF Practitioner (various providers)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity or a related field preferred.
• Previous or Current CBP Background Investigation desired.

Own Your Opportunity

Explore a career in cyber security at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission.

Pay and benefits

The likely salary range for this position is $85,425 - $115,575. 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 VA Ashburn

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.