Computer Network Defense (CND) Log Analyst - Master

Description

Job Description:

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Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and the health industries. 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 Leidos Defense Group is hiring a Computer Network Defense (CND) Log Analyst. The job location for this position is primarily at Joint Base Andrews (JBA); however, the successful candidate will complete and oversee tasks at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) and the Pentagon as well.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos Defense Group provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!

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Responsibilities Include:

• Utilize Enterprise Logging Ingest and Cyber Situational Awareness Refinery (ELICSAR) to collect data, analyze logs, and provide enterprise monitoring and detection.

• Create Security Event Notifications to document investigation findings

• Manage and respond to Classified Data Spillages

• Assist with information security awareness program, ensuring all staff understand the policies and risks related to information security

• Collaborate with team members to analyze an alert or a threat

• Remain current and proficient with identifying latest computer/network threats

• Monitor shared email box for notifications and requests

• Contribute to content tuning requests

• Remain familiar with dynamic malware analysis and apply experience analyzing malicious websites

• Apply experience to analyzing network traffic/host logs, and correlate diverse security logs to recommend appropriate responses

• Review and provide feedback to junior analysts' investigations

• Contribute to SOP/brown bag development and updating

• Attend briefings and take appropriate actions to defend the enterprise

• Help cross train junior analysts

• Maintain understanding of security tools (e.g., such as IDS, IPS, Proxy, Firewall, Antivirus, DLP)

  Maintain working knowledge of Windows OS and standard system logs

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

•  Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Information Systems, or related discipline and 8+ years of direct experience; or master’s degree and 6+ years of experience. Additional relevant/specialized training and experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

• A current, DoD 8570-compliant certification for IAT Level II (e.g., Security + w/CE) prior to start.

• A current DoD 8570-compliant certification for CSSP Incident Responder (e.g., Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)) prior to start.

• Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance or higher.

• Experience using and managing DoD Big Data Platform (BDP) and/or Enterprise Logging Ingest and Cyber Situational Awareness Refinery (ELICSAR)

• Experience with DoD Cyber Operations

• Experience with coordinating/responding to events on all monitored networks & systems on those networks

•  Knowledge of current and emerging cyber adversaries and their tactics, techniques & procedures (TTPs)

• Possess and demonstrate superb customer service skills and the ability to work independently - prioritize, schedule, and complete multiple tasks - along with extensive knowledge and experience in specialized area of expertise, especially as it relates to the DoD

Clearance Required:

Requires an active Secret clearance

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

Covid Guidance

In order to enter Leidos facilities in the U.S. and to attend Leidos events outside our facilities, employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or maintain proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours of entry. In addition, we are receiving guidance from certain customers that onsite contractor personnel will need to be fully vaccinated to access customer facilities. If you are not vaccinated, please consider getting your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact your Talent Acquisition POC. 

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 44,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.