Technical Lead – Cyber Intelligence Operations
Anne Arundel County, MD - USA
Job Summary
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact
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 sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers our people and our community. Our Mission Vision and Values guide the way we do business.
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The Opportunity
Are you ready to shape the future of global security The Intelligence Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Technical Lead Cyber Intelligence Operations to work in our Linthicum MD location. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your cyber intelligence expertise in support of a U.S. Government partner conducting advanced investigative and analytical this mission we provide comprehensive operational analytical and technical support to enable mission success across cyber investigations and national-level intelligence initiatives. You will lead a team of analysts and technical experts conducting complex cyber analysis in support of high-priority national security objectives. This role provides the opportunity to directly influence operational outcomes through advanced intelligence methodologies and technical leadership.
Join a team where your greatest work isnt just a sloganits our daily standard.
Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.
Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.
What youll be doing:
The Technical Lead conducts and oversees comprehensive research and analysis on complex cyber intelligence issues using diverse sources and methodologies. This includes in-depth research utilizing open-source intelligence classified reporting technical telemetry stakeholder consultations and data analysis to support investigative and operational priorities. Responsibilities include identifying emerging threats trends and vulnerabilities while maintaining accurate and defensible analytical records.
The Technical Lead manages complex analytical projects from start to finish developing project plans assigning tasks and managing timelines and dependencies. This role establishes technical methodologies for collection analysis and reporting ensuring intelligence products meet operational requirements. The individual engages stakeholders to gather mission requirements provide technical recommendations and represent program capabilities in collaborative forums. They prepare serialized intelligence products operational reports and executive briefings while facilitating technical consensus across partners.
Needed Experience Skills and Education:
Bachelors degree and 10 or more years of experience leading technical or intelligence analysis teams. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience supporting all-source cyber intelligence operations
Experience using intelligence analysis methodologies (HUMINT SIGINT OSINT integration)
Experience developing cyber investigative methodologies
Experience writing serialized intelligence products and operational reports
Experience managing project scope cost risk and schedule
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Clearance Needed:
U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.
Preferred Experience Skills and Education:
Masters degree in Cybersecurity Intelligence Studies or related field.
Experience supporting Intelligence Community missions.
Experience analyzing Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors.
Familiarity with interagency coordination processes.
Preferred Tool Experience:
Threat intelligence platforms
Link analysis software
Open-source research tools
Malware analysis platforms
Data fusion and visualization tools
If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
March 11 2026For 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 $107900.00 - $195050.00The 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.
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.