Cyber Analyst II
Cyber Analyst II
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$ 104650 - 189175
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At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams contribute to our communities and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers our people and our community. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) combines technologyenabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber logistics security operations and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.
Your greatest work is ahead!
The Multidomain Solutions Division (MDS) within the Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a skilled Cyber Analyst II to join a new cyber security program and play a key role in supporting governmentcritical systems. You will be part of a program that oversees development integration delivery and operations and maintenance of IT managed security services which encompasses support to monitor the cybersecurity threat and security posture situational awareness for the enterprise. This opportunity is in anticipation of a future contract award!
What youll be doing:
- Monitor analyze and protect organizations information systems and networks.
- Identify mitigate and respond to cyber threats while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and frameworks.
- Apply strong analytical skills technical expertise and a proactive approach to safeguarding critical systems and sensitive data.
- Monitor network traffic system logs and security alerts to identify potential threats anomalies or suspicious activities.
- Use Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (e.g. Splunk ArcSight or QRadar) to aggregate and analyze security events.
- Investigate and escalate security incidents including malware infections phishing attempts and unauthorized access.
- Respond to and mitigate cybersecurity incidents following established incident response protocols.
- Perform root cause analysis of security breaches and recommend remediation strategies.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to contain and recover from incidents.
- Conduct vulnerability scans using tools like Nessus Qualys or OpenVAS and report findings.
- Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities.
- Assist in conducting risk assessments and security audits of systems applications and networks.
- Support security accreditation and certification processes.
- Validate system configurations and ensure alignment with organizational cybersecurity policies.
- Document incident reports threat analysis findings and remediation steps.
- Prepare and deliver security metrics reports and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.
- Maintain detailed records of security operations to support audits and compliance.
- Assist in developing and delivering cybersecurity awareness training to employees.
- Work closely with cybersecurity engineers system administrators and developers to implement security best practices.
- Collaborate with external organizations such as government agencies contractors or threat intelligence providers to enhance cybersecurity posture.
What does Leidos need from me
- Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required. Must be U.S. Citizen.
- Bachelors degree and 8 to 12 years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or comparable.
Favorable if you have:
- Understanding of network protocols operating systems and cybersecurity threats (e.g. malware phishing ransomware).
- Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g. Python PowerShell) is a plus.
- Proficiency with cybersecurity tools such as SIEM (Splunk ArcSight) vulnerability management platforms (Tenable Qualys) and IAM systems.
- Experience with secure software development and DevSecOps practices.
Original Posting:
April 8 2025For 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 $104650.00 $189175.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
