Cyber Analyst
Job Location:
Lawton, OK - USA
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Job Summary
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Cyber Analyst in our INTEL Sectors Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering Computer Network Operations (CNO) Mission Software Analytical Methods and Modeling Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos we offer competitive benefits including Paid Time Off 11 paid Holidays 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting Flexible Schedules Discounted Stock Purchase Plans Technical Upskilling Education and Training Support Parental Paid Leave and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security
Leidos seeks a Mid-Level Cyber Analyst to support development and research efforts alongside a diverse team creating solutions for Cyber EW and PNT threats at the tactical edge. Youll help shape detection algorithms and actionable alerts by applying practical SOC experience and forensic expertise working closely with skilled Red Teamers to identify and counter advanced adversary techniques.
This is a full-time position with the Leidos Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) team that is based in Lawton OK and will require the candidate to be able toobtain andmaintaina TS/SCI Clearance.
Primary Responsibilities:
Perform Threat Intelligence Integration and Researchreportingon detection gapswithin our problem setwhile stayingcurrent on TTPs vulnerabilities and SOC technologies
Detection Engineering & Tuninganalyzingfalse positives/negatives and providingfeedback to developersso they can tweakdetection algorithms for accuracy and operational relevance
Bridge the gap between defensive operations and software engineering by conducting training sessions and walkthroughs using simulated SOC scenarios
Participate in sprint planning and product roadmap discussionsto ensure the operator perspective is baked into software requirements
Provide input on UI/UX for analyst efficiencyand reduce cognitive load during high-stress alerts
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree incybersecurityor similar degree and 4- 8 years of relevant experience. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree
Minimum4 years of professionalexperience in Cyber Security
Minimum2 years of professional experience as a SOC operator
Intermediate to ExpertknowledgeofLinux
A good understanding of networking protocols at all layers of the networking stack and network architectureaccompanied with various tooling needed for network analysis such as Wireshark.
Intermediate to Expert knowledge of host-based forensics telemetry generation and low-level artifacts (like memory processes and network packet analysis).
Moderate ability to produce scripts for testing
Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience analyzing low-level system artifacts memory forensics or firmware/embedded system security.
Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and mapping telemetry to specific adversary behaviors.
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment alongside software engineers.
GIAC Certified Detection Engineer (GCDE)
GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) / GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)
FOR572: Advance Network Forensics
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.
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.
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.
Required Experience:
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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.
