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Leidos Cyber Security Analyst
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Leidos has a current job opportunity for a Cyber Security Analyst on the DISA GSM O-II   program in  Arlington, VA - this position is 100% on-site and applicants must be willing to support rotating shift work. POSITION SUMMARY:   This position provides 24x7 cybersecurity monitoring   and analysis   services for Department of Defense networks   above the SECRET level . This includes performing   real-time   cyber threat intelligence analysis, correlating actionable security events, performing network traffic analysis using raw packet data, and   participating   in the coordination of resources during the incident response process .   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:     Review DoD and   open-source   intelligence for threats   and to   identify   Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and integrate those into sensors and SIEMs   Utilize alerts from endpoints, IDS/IPS,   netflow , and custom sensors to   identify   compromises o n customer networks/endpoints     Review massive log files, pivot between data sets, and   correlate   evide nce for incident investigations   Triage alerts to   identify   malici ous actors on customer networks   Report incide nts to customers and USCYBERCOM     BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:   Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required for consideration. Bachelors   Degree   and 4+ years of   prior relevant experience;   additional   work experience or Cyber courses/certifications may be substituted in lieu of a degree.   Demonstrated understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in- depth   and common security elements.   Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings   DoD 8570 IAT level II or higher certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, SANS GSEC prior to starting.   DoD 8570 CSSP-A level Certification such as CEH,   CySA +, GCIA or other   certification is   required   within 180 days of hire.   Demonstrated commitment to training, self-study and   maintaining   proficiency   in the technical cyber security domain and an ability to think and work independently     Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills   Willing to perform shift work   Must be a US Citizen     PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:   CND experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization.   Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of network   threats , attacks, attack   vectors   and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics,   techniques   and procedures (TTPs).   Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in- depth   and common security elements.   Demonstrated hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data ( e.g.   Splunk,   Suricata, Zeek , Full Packet Capture), and other attack artifacts in support of incident investigations.   In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform ( e.g.   Splunk   ES ,   CoreLight /Elastic ).   Experience and   proficiency   with any of the following:   Splunk , Suricata, Zeek , Full Packet Capture, Network Forensics , Endpoint Security.   Experience with malware analysis concepts and methods.   Unix/Linux command line experience.   Scripting and   or   programming experience   to write Suricata and Zeek rule sets .   Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings.   Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense and/or   Mitre   ATT&CK, and/or   Cyber Kill Chain methodolog ies .   Existing 8570   CSSP   Analyst Certifications (CEH) ,   CySA + etc .   If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: February 27, 2026 For U.S. Positions: 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 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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