Leidos · 15 hours ago
Advanced Threat Detection Analyst
Sunset, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $195K/yr
8+ years expLeidos is a leading defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research company. They are seeking an Advanced Threat Detection Analyst to lead a team in providing critical network operations and cyber defense for various stakeholders, focusing on threat hunting, incident handling, and developing cyber threat intelligence products.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as a subject matter expert on advanced threat intelligence principles (e.g., Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK), influencing the development of solutions that impact strategic program goals. 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, by interpreting threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Communicate matters of significant importance to executive leadership, both internally and with the client. Deliver authoritative threat briefs to senior leaders and work to convince stakeholders to accept and adopt new concepts, practices, and security approaches
Lead and manage the work of other technical staff, including mentoring and training fusion analysts on advanced TTPs. Ensure the team's work on incident handling, event triage, and network analysis has a significant and positive impact on project results and outputs
Drive daily coordination with the DISA Global Countermeasures Team and external agencies. Ensure the seamless integration of threat intelligence into countermeasures to proactively detect, prevent, and mitigate intrusions and malware infections across the enterprise
Direct the creation and maintenance of all process documentation for the fusion team, ensuring that operational standards align with strategic objectives and reflect industry best practices
Qualification
Required
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. A Doctorate may also be considered
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
Preferred
Experience working for a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) or Security Operations Center (SOC)
Knowledge of Threat Hunting practices, techniques, and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
Advanced knowledge of a prominent Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool (e.g., Splunk, Elasticsearch)
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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