Leidos

Cybersecurity Analyst

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Whitehall • Illinois, Ohio, Utah • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $67,600 - $122,200 per year

Job Level

Junior

Tech Stack

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

  • Analyzing real-time cyber threat intelligence to stay ahead of emerging threats.
  • Correlating security events to identify and prioritize potential incidents.
  • Conducting in-depth network traffic analysis using raw packet data to uncover malicious activity.
  • Collaborating with incident response teams to contain and eradicate threats.
  • Investigate alerts generated from endpoints, IDS/IPS, NetFlow data, and custom sensors to detect compromises on customer networks.
  • Analyze extensive log files, pivot between diverse datasets, and correlate evidence to support incident investigations, creating detailed technical reports outlining your findings.
  • Triage security alerts to rapidly identify malicious actors targeting customer networks.
  • Monitor and analyze DoD and open-source intelligence feeds to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and integrate them into security sensors and SIEMs.
  • Report security incidents to customers and USCYBERCOM, ensuring timely communication and coordinated response.

Requirements

  • Minimum active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
  • Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (or higher), such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, or SANS GSEC (or equivalent).
  • Ability to obtain DoD 8570 CSSP-A Level Certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+, GCIA, or equivalent) within 180 days of hire.
  • Strong foundation in networking, including packet analysis, common ports and protocols, and traffic flow.
  • Knowledge of the OSI model, defense-in-depth security principles, and common security elements for effective threat detection, analysis, and mitigation as a SOC Security Analyst.
  • Level I: Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of relevant experience; equivalent work experience and/or military service may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Level II: Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience; equivalent work experience and/or military service may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member, demonstrating initiative and a strong work ethic in both settings.
  • Committed to continuous learning and self-improvement in the cybersecurity domain, as evidenced by ongoing pursuit of certifications, active participation in industry forums, and dedication to staying ahead of emerging threats and technologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to address complex security challenges in real-world scenarios.
  • Reliable and flexible, with a demonstrated willingness to work assigned shifts to support operational requirements and team objectives.
Benefits
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
cyber threat intelligence analysisnetwork traffic analysispacket analysislog file analysisIndicators of Compromise (IOCs)SIEMIDS/IPSNetFlow dataincident responsethreat detection
Soft skills
collaborationproblem-solvinginitiativestrong work ethiccontinuous learningself-improvementflexibilityreliabilityeffective communicationteamwork
Certifications
DoD Secret clearanceTS/SCI clearanceDoD 8570 IAT Level IICompTIA Security+ CEISC2 SSCPSANS GSECDoD 8570 CSSP-A Level CertificationCEHCySA+GCIA