Leidos

Advanced Threat Detection Analyst

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: WhitehallIllinoisOhioUnited States

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Salary

💰 $107,900 - $195,050 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on advanced threat intelligence principles
  • Develop and recommend new technical standards and products to support the organization's cyber defense strategy
  • Resolve highly complex problems by conceptualizing, researching, and integrating best practices
  • Lead the development of highly innovative solutions, such as custom signatures and advanced correlation logic
  • Communicate matters of significant importance to executive leadership
  • Deliver authoritative threat briefs to senior leaders
  • Lead and manage the work of other technical staff, including mentoring and training fusion analysts
  • Drive daily coordination with the DISA Global Countermeasures Team and external agencies
  • Direct the creation and maintenance of all process documentation for the fusion team

Requirements

  • Minimum active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI
  • Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or higher), such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, or SANS GSEC
  • Requires a BS degree and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience, OR a Master's with 6 - 8 years of prior relevant experience
  • 4+ years of formal or informal leadership experience
  • 8+ years of cybersecurity experience with an in-depth understanding of advanced computer defense technologies
  • Proven ability to develop innovative solutions by researching and integrating best practices
  • Demonstrated experience using frameworks like the Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK to influence strategic goals
  • Ability to lead and manage the work of a technical, multi-site team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience influencing executive leadership
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 & Tools
advanced threat intelligencecyber defense strategycustom signaturesadvanced correlation logiccybersecurityCyber Kill ChainMITRE ATT&CKbest practices integrationprocess documentation
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringtrainingcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationinfluencing
Certifications
DoD Secret clearanceTS/SCI clearanceDoD 8570 IAT Level IICompTIA Security+ CEISC2 SSCPSANS GSEC