Leidos · 2 hours ago
Cyber Network Defense Analyst
Leidos is a company delivering innovative solutions through diverse and talented teams. They are seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to provide support in cyber security operations, including monitoring, detection, analysis, and response to cyber threats.
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Responsibilities
Manage and conduct hands-on technical detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and remediation as a member of the Incident Response team
Guide and mentor peers and subordinates to provide cross training
Ensure accountability and punctuality of security analysts assigned to your shift
Capture cybersecurity metrics that support executive-level briefings (daily, weekly, monthly)
Articulate daily challenges to the Government Watch Officer (GWO)
Analyze web and host logs for indications of compromise
Remediate and coordinate the remediation of infected or compromised devices
Ensure shift continuity during call-outs and emergencies
Compile incident reports, executive summaries, and analysis reports of intrusions and/or security events
Document and update processes, workflows, and technical guides
Perform simple firewall rule changes (after training)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of SOC analyst experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Extensive knowledge of a SOC's/NOSC's purpose and role within an organization
Detailed understanding of common network ports and protocols (e.g. TCP/UDP, HTTP, ICMP, DNS, SMTP, etc)
Expertise with network topologies and network security device functions (e.g. Firewall, IDS/IPS, Proxy, DNS, etc)
Expertise with packet analysis tools such as Wireshark
Active/current TS/SCI required to be considered
US Citizenship required
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
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