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Leidos · 6 hours ago

Cyber Shift Lead - Night Shift

Whitehall, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$108K/yr - $195K/yr

8+ years exp

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. The Cyber Shift Lead manages a team of Real-Time Analysts providing 24x7 cybersecurity monitoring services for Department of Defense networks, overseeing operations and supporting team development. This role involves investigating cybersecurity alerts, analyzing data, and ensuring effective communication during incident responses.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support and Lead Cybersecurity Monitoring & Analysis:

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

Team Leadership & Development:

Leads and supports assigned personnel by:

Conducting regular employee engagement activities

Works with Government Representation to meet shared goals and set priorities

Collaborating with Operations Managers to support employee training, performance management/development, and performance reviews

Maintaining consistent and effective communication with Operations Leads, the chain of command, and Human Resources, as needed, to address employee performance, accountability, and development matters

Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure long-term mission effectiveness and the resolution of any personnel or operational roadblocks

Ensures consistent implementation and adherence to leadership directives and organizational policies in collaboration with People Leaders on their respective teams and shifts

Direct the performance and mission success of a cross-functional team

Sustain and improve situational awareness regarding all deliverable metrics and outcomes

Advance the mission through cross-team collaboration and developmental initiatives

Guide the mission with a growth mindset, emphasizing positive outcomes

Qualification

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certificationNetwork traffic analysisCyber threat intelligencePacket analysisMalware analysisTCP/IP knowledgeTeam leadershipProblem-solving skillsContinuous learning

Required

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

Bachelor's degree and 8+ 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. This includes the ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely, build consensus, and drive solutions to completion

Reliable and flexible, with a demonstrated willingness to work assigned shifts to support operational requirements and team objectives

A minimum of two (2) years managing a team of five (5) or more direct reports and/or A minimum of two (2) years of experience managing cross-functional cybersecurity teams

Located within a commutable distance (within 2 hours) or able to self-relocate to Hill AFB, UT; Scott AFB, IL; or Columbus, OH

Preferred

Prior experience working with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and/or Department of Defense (DoD) networks

Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow analysis, system administration principles, the OSI model, defense-in-depth strategies, and standard security components

Demonstrated experience with malware analysis concepts and methodologies

Experience implementing intelligence-driven defense strategies and/or utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK or Cyber Kill chain framework

Education, Training, or Professional Certifications in Leadership, HR, or Organizational Development. (Harvard Manager Mentor, Leader as a Coach, GROW...)