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The Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a Mid-level Computer Network Defense Analyst (CDNA) at Ft Meade MD. This position is part of a large Military Intelligence Program supporting the US Space Force (USSF) mission requirements. Opportunities for technical skill development, career advancement and internal position mobility are available.
Primary Responsibilities.
- Assist the Space Force Cryptologic Office (SFCO) liaison with the USSF Service Cryptologic Component (SCC), United States Cyber Command. (USCYBERCOM) and the National Security Agency (NSA) for all USSF cryptologic mission operations.
- Engage with varied stakeholders to ensure USSF cryptologic enterprise elements are prepared to support space and counter-space requirements.
- Support USSF cybersecurity policy development, tactics, techniques and procedure (TTP) refinements, Guardian Joint and Specialized Qualification Training requirement specifications and engineering / architecture compliance.
- Collaborate with multiple Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) Cybersecurity stakeholders to effect USSF operations, training, compliance verification.
- Employ “threat hunter” TTPs to develop innovative solutions for defensive cybersecurity monitoring and reporting and provide incident response and investigative analysis of actual / potential network attacks.
Basic Qualifications.
- Possess TS/SCI clearance eligibility and a current polygraph.
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Engineering). and 4+ years’ experience OR a comparable Associates’ Degree and 8+ years’ experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Working knowledge of Computer Network Exploitation (CNE), Computer Network Attack (CNA) and Computer Network Defense (CND) tools and techniques.
- Experience in conventional network\host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics, or malware analysis.
- Cloud experience using AWS, Azure and/or GCP.
- Strong understanding of Operating Systems and Network Protocols and experience in conventional network\host-based intrusion analysis, digital forensics, or malware analysis.
- Possess a DOD 8140 IAM Level I certification.
- Must be a proven disciplined analyst and skilled communicator capable of explaining complex technical CDNA aspects to senior leaders; develop documentation and correspondence; and collaborate with Cybersecurity stakeholders to advocate SFCO policy initiatives, operational requirements, and CDNA analyses.
Preferred Qualifications.
- Understanding of behavioral based threat models, including ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, etc.
- Knowledge of Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) standards and automated compliance tools and experience performing "deep dive" analysis and correlation of log data from multiple sources including PCAP and forensic artifacts.
Original Posting Date:2025-01-28
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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