Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

Leidos a leading defense intelligence and technology company is seeking a motivated cybersecurity analyst intern to join our Digital Modernization Group on the Global Solutions Management Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at Mark Center VA. As part of our team youll contribute to the operations sustainment and defense of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) within the DOD Information Network (DODIN) supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

Why Leidos Join our cybersecurity team and tackle real-world challenges contributing directly to the security and reliability of vital communication networks in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Gain hands-on experience in cyber operations that matters.

What Youll Do:
Utilize alerts from endpoints IDS/IPS NetFlow and custom sensors to identify compromises on customer networks/endpoints.
Perform junior-level review of massive log files pivot between data sets and correlate evidence for incident investigations.
Pass triaged alerts to senior-level SOC personnel and assist in identifying malicious actors on customer networks.
Document analysis findings and actions in a case/knowledge management system.
Support senior-level SOC personnel with the creation and distribution of incident reports to customers and higher headquarters.

What Youll Bring:
Experience working in a SOC environment is strongly preferred.
CND experience (Protect Detect Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization strongly preferred.
Basic 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.
Demonstrated commitment to training self-study and maintaining proficiency in the technical cybersecurity domain and an ability to think and work independently.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Willing to perform shift work including weekend hours.

What Youll Need:
Obtaining a CompTIA Security certification (or IAT Level II equivalent).
Actively pursuing a degree in a relevant field (e.g. Cybersecurity Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Technology) from an accredited college/university.
Must be able to obtain DoD secret security clearance or higher and ability to obtain TS/SCI (selected candidates will be sponsored for required clearance).
Familiarization with Cybersecurity and Incident Handling concepts (MITRE AT&CK framework etc.).
Ability to perform data entry tasks and run appropriate queries and utilize pivot tables to display perform analysis assess trends. Interact with customers and other teams when responding to customer tasking.
Must be a US Citizen.
Geographic Requirement: This position is based on-site at Mark Center VA.
Work must be performed at Mark Center VA (no remote work available).

At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

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The 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.