Description Looking for an impactful career opportunity? At Leidos, we pride ourselves on delivering cutting-edge solutions driven by the talents of our dedicated team. Our commitment to supporting our customers extends beyond just meeting their needs; we strive to contribute positively to our communities and operate sustainably. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) integrates advanced technology services and mission-critical software capabilities across cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to empower our defense and intelligence customers as they navigate and counter evolving threats globally.
Your greatest work is ahead. The Multi-domain Solutions Division (MDS) within the Leidos National Security Sector is in search of a skilled Cybersecurity Analyst to join an exciting new cybersecurity program. This is your chance to play a vital role in safeguarding government-critical systems. You will contribute to the development, integration, delivery, and operational maintenance of managed IT security services that are essential for monitoring the cybersecurity landscape and ensuring the security posture of our enterprise. This position is in anticipation of a future contract award.
What you'll be doing: - Monitoring, analyzing, and protecting the organization's information systems and networks.
- Identifying, mitigating, and responding to cyber threats while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and security frameworks.
- Employing strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to safeguarding critical systems and sensitive data.
- Monitoring network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect potential threats, anomalies, or suspicious activities.
- Utilizing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (e.g., Splunk, Elastic) to correlate and analyze security events.
- Investigating and escalating security incidents, including malware infections, phishing attempts, and unauthorized access instances.
- Responding to and mitigating cybersecurity incidents according to established incident response protocols.
- Conducting root cause analysis for security breaches and recommending effective remediation strategies.
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to efficiently contain and recover from incidents.
- Assisting in conducting risk assessments and security audits of systems, applications, and networks.
- Documenting incident reports, threat analysis findings, and necessary remediation steps.
- Preparing and delivering security metrics, reports, and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.
- Maintaining comprehensive records of security operations to facilitate audits and compliance checks.
- Collaborating closely with cybersecurity engineers, system administrators, and developers to implement best practices in security.
- Working with external organizations, including government agencies, contractors, or threat intelligence providers, to bolster cybersecurity posture.
What does Leidos need from me? - Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Bachelor's degree with 4 to 8 years of relevant experience, which may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Proficiency with cybersecurity tools, such as SIEM (Splunk, EDR/XDR, etc.).
- Understanding of the Incident Response lifecycle and Attack lifecycle (e.g., Cyber Kill Chain/ATT&CK).
- Familiarity with operating systems (Windows/Linux) and system artifacts.
- Understanding of Enterprise Network Architectures including routing/switching, common protocols (DHCP, DNS, HTTP, etc.), and devices (Firewalls, Proxies, Load Balancers, VPN, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and cybersecurity threats (e.g., malware, phishing, ransomware).
- Experience with Cloud Service Providers (e.g., AWS, Azure) and familiarity with cloud architectures, native applications, APIs, and logging capabilities.
- Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
- Ability to tune or author threat detection alerts and signatures.
- Strong capability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks independently with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a keen analytical mindset.
Original Posting: March 28, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably expects that this job will remain open for at least 3 days, with an anticipated close date no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date.
Pay Range: $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
The Leidos pay range for this position serves only as a general guideline and does not guarantee compensation. Factors considered in extending an offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data alignment, and legal considerations.