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Leidos · 6 months ago

Defensive Cyber Operations Analyst

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $154K/yr

4+ years exp

Leidos is a company focused on digital modernization and is seeking Defensive Cyber Operations Analysts to join their team in Washington, DC. The role involves protecting federal networked systems from cyber threats by performing incident detection and response activities, monitoring security tools, and developing recommendations for mitigation strategies.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Perform computer network incident detection, and response activities to detect, correlate, identify and characterize anomalous activity that may be indicative of threats to the enterprise

Monitor various security tools and applications for possible malicious activities, investigate any associated alerts or indicators, and develop recommendations for a course of action, including mitigation strategies as necessary

Follow Standard Operating Procedures and perform duties with strong attention to detail, ensuring that all system checks are performed in a timely manner and all documentation is complete and accurate

Work to influence project/team leads regarding solution design, process and/or approaches

Review investigations, reports and communications of juniors and peers to ensure accuracy and clarity of communications

Develop and conduct briefings to senior management

Requires good technical writing skills as each event, including the associated analysis, are documented in a ticketing system for review and action

Requires excellent communication skills as we are collocated with our customer and regular face-to-face interaction is necessary throughout the day, as well as significant coordination and communication between team members

Qualification

Active DoD TS/SCI clearanceDoD 8570 IAT Level II CertificationDoD 8570 CSSP Analyst CertificationDoD 8570 CSSP Infrastructure Support CertificationNetworking knowledgePacket capture evaluationTechnical writing skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance

Ability to pass additional customer suitability screening(s) prior to start

Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of experience; additional years of professional and/or military experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (e.g. Sec+ CE) or higher at time of start

Current DoD 8570 CSSP Analyst Certification (e.g. CEH), or ability to obtain one within 180 days of starting

Current DoD 8570 CSSP Infrastructure Support Certification (e.g. CEH, CySA+, SSCP), or ability to obtain one within 180 days of starting

Strong computing system knowledge, particularly networking, including a knowledge of communication protocols and familiarity with common computing security elements such as IDS/IPS systems and firewalls

Experience evaluating packet captures