Cybersecurity Operations Analyst

Description

The Defense Sector at Leidos is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst to join a high-energy program supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. In this vital role, you will be an integral part of our 24x7 Security Operations Center (SOC) team, dedicated to safeguarding the security and integrity of our IT infrastructure, protecting sensitive data, and proactively mitigating cyber threats. The ideal candidate should possess a robust technical foundation in cybersecurity principles, tools, and best practices.

This position requires 100% on-site work with no remote work supported. It involves supporting 24x7 operations, necessitating regular shift rotations. Shift assignments will cater to program needs and preferred schedules, although some flexibility may be required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver SOC and Incident Response support, coordinating, executing, and implementing necessary actions for containment, eradication, and recovery from incidents.
• Monitor events and alerts from the SIEM, security monitoring tools, and other network applications, providing prompt responses.
• Investigate events of interest and escalate them to senior NOC/SOC members as needed.
• Oversee the complete lifecycle of incidents from discovery through to closure and reporting, adhering to escalation procedures and criteria.
• Categorize incidents and collaborate with relevant authorities to generate security incident reports.
• Create timelines, documentation, briefings, and other materials as required to inform stakeholders about incident response actions and their impacts.
• Conduct exercises and drills to enhance preparedness for potential cyber incidents during non-incident response periods.
• Collaborate with the Information Assurance (IA) team to support policy updates and ongoing monitoring efforts to maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) status.
• Provide strategic recommendations to address enterprise-wide issues, promoting continuous process improvement and detailed analysis reporting.
• Examine compromised endpoints, identify indicators of compromise (IOC), and communicate findings regarding their impacts to stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen with a Top Secret clearance and the capability to obtain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance prior to starting employment. Candidates must also maintain their security clearance throughout their tenure with Leidos.
• Bachelor's degree plus 4 or more years of related experience, or a Master's degree with 2 or more years of relevant experience. Relevant experience may substitute for formal education.
• An active DoD IAT Level II certification is required upon starting (e.g., Sec+, CISSP).
• Experience in Incident Response.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK principles.
• Experience in systems administration for desktop and server systems connected to both local and wide area networks.
• Strong documentation skills, both in following established guidelines and creating new materials.
• Experience with tools like Splunk, ACAS, and ESS.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• A motivated self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of collaborating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and authoring complex technical reports on analysis findings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of cloud security and relevant incident response tools.
• Experience securing classified DoD networks, including those connected to SIPR or JWICS.
• Familiarity with cloud-native SIEM and endpoint security tools.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
• Understanding of incident response processes and tools.
• Experience with automation or scripting tools for security tasks.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Experience with interpreting results from vulnerability assessment tools such as Nessus.

If you thrive on challenge and innovation, Leidos is the place for you. We seek individuals who disrupt the status quo and are ready to push boundaries and seize new opportunities.

Pay Range: Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

About Leidos: Leidos is a recognized leader in industry and technology, dedicated to serving both government and commercial clients with innovative digital solutions. Our headquarters is located in Reston, Virginia, and we employ around 47,000 people globally, reporting approximately $16.7 billion in annual revenues in the last fiscal year.

Pay and Benefits: We offer competitive pay and benefits as part of our career package. This includes Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement options. For more information on our compensation packages, please refer to our careers webpage.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, ethnicity, age, national origin, and other protected characteristics. Leidos welcomes qualified applicants with criminal histories in line with current laws.