Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Sr. Cyber Security Analyst in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!
Job Description:
We have an IMMEDIATE NEED for a Cyber Security Analyst responsible for supporting the cyber security program and strategy at a tactical and operational level (network, infrastructure, applications, and databases) to ensure that security controls are functioning efficiently and effectively, more specifically in the realm of security logging, monitoring, alert management, incident handling vulnerability and configuration management. Candidates will work directly with Team leads and other cyber security engineers throughout a DevSecOps life cycle both on policy and technical implementation of technologies.
Job Summary:
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System & network security monitoring with security information event management tools.
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Conducts vulnerability routine scanning, provides formal and informal reports to IT team and tracks remediation efforts
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Investigate and respond to cyber security incidents (system and/or network breaches, malware attacks) and implement forensic investigations.
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Research and evaluate emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them; proactively identify security flaws and vulnerabilities; and audit systems for secure configuration.
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Participate in data and root cause analysis for each service impacting incident with all possible corrective actions for improvement.
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Continuously review security bulletins and related news to stay apprised of current threats and trends.
Basic Qualifications:
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Experience utilizing and tuning Splunk Enterprise Security (or similar tool) to review audit logs to highlight notable events for further investigation or excluding as non-issue in the future
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Experience reviewing, understanding, and determining if we have evidence of impact from published vulnerabilities and reviewing system logs to determine if a published vulnerability is being actively exploited
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Experience documenting results after conducting security data calls
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Experience with incident detection, incident response and forensics activities
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Strong attention to detail with analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills
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Candidate must have a BS degree and 8+ of prior relevant experience to operate within the scope contemplated by the level. Will consider work experience in lieu of a degree.
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Candidate must have an active TS/SCI with a polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Familiar with SEIM
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Familiar with Cloud Computing Technologies (AWS)
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Experienced with HBSS, IDS/IPS, VPNs, DISA STIGs
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Experience with RHEL
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Experience with Risk Management Framework
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Experience with Agile Software Development
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Knowledge of potential attack vectors such as XSS, injection, hijacking, social engineering
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today.
CABARESTON
Original Posting Date:2025-01-23
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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
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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We Are Leidos
For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.
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Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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