Cyber Incident Response Analyst

Leidos is seeking a highly skilledCyber Incident Response Analystto support a high-visibility cybersecurity contract providing 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) support cyber analysis and application development.

This role supports the DHS SOC which is responsible for monitoring detecting analyzing mitigating and responding to cyber threats across the DHS Enterprise. The SOC leads incident detection and response at the Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) and Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) coordinating efforts across Component SOCs via a shared incident tracking system and other communication channels.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide expert investigative support for large-scale and complex security incidents including those lacking technical detection

• Ensure SOC compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations and standards

• Identify threat actor TTPs post-compromise behaviors and insider threats through data analysis

• Create and modify SIEM dashboards to visualize findings and monitor activity

• Drive implementation and enhancement of tools frameworks and methodologies

• Promote best practices in incident response cybersecurity analysis case management and SOC operations

• Monitor external sources (e.g. CERTs vendor sites) to stay current on cyber threat conditions

• Advocate for automation and process efficiency improvements

• Mentor junior analysts to elevate team capabilities and deliver high-quality work

• Build trust and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders

• ActiveTS/SCI clearance; must also obtain a favorable DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) determination

• Bachelors degree in IT Cybersecurity Computer Science Information Systems Data Science or Software Engineering from an ABET or NCAE-C designated institution

• Minimum8-12of experience in incident detection/response malware analysis or cyber forensics

  • A bachelors degree may substitute for up to 1 year of experience

  • A masters degree may substitute for up to 2 years of experience

• At leasttwo certificationsfrom the following: Security PenTest Cloud GSEC CEH CCE CFR CySA GCFA GCIA GCIH GDSA GICSP

• Advanced experience in CIRT and/or SOC operations for large enterprises

• Deep understanding of the Incident Response lifecycle

• Familiarity with Intelligence Driven Defense Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks

• Knowledge of enterprise network architecture protocols (DHCP DNS HTTP) and devices (firewalls proxies VPNs)

• Expertise in Windows and Linux operating systems and artifacts

• Strong grasp of industry standards and best practices for incident response and SOC operations

• Excellent analytical troubleshooting and communication skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Must be aU.S. Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of current and emerging cybersecurity technologies

• Hands-on experience in Protect Detect Respond and Sustain functions within a CIRT

• Strong understanding of cyber threat lifecycle attack vectors and adversary TTPs

• Experience monitoring and responding to threats in cloud environments (AWS Azure etc.)

• Completion of military cyber training courses: 4-11-C32-255S (CP) 4C-255N (CP) or 4C-255A (CP)

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

Were the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We dont wear capes (theyre a safety hazard) but we do solve high-stakes problems with code caffeine and a healthy disregard for how its always been done.

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