Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Transformation Analyst

Description

Job Description:

Are you ready to join an impactful company? 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 Leidos Defense Group has a current job opportunity for a Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Transformation Analyst at Scott AFB, IL.

POSITION SUMMARY: 
This position will support the DISA GSM-O II Task Number 9 (TN9) DCO Support Program. GSM-O II provides network operations and cyber defense support to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in support of the DoD and CoCOMs. The selected candidate will provide support for defensive cyber operations activities and will be expected to actively engage with a variety of customers and mission partners.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Active participant in meetings with DISA and mission partner working groups.

• Train and mentor other team members.

• Support mission-critical Continuity of Operations (COOP).

• Evaluate current technologies and processes associated with DISA DCO to identify gaps and implement changes.

• Provide requirements and strategies for future cybersecurity operations.

• Develop SOPs, TTPs, and QRGs to allow for a better, more reliable DCO process.

• Conduct and deliver weekly status updates to customer regarding key areas.

• Follow up on all taskers and due outs.

• Engage and advise DISA Senior Leadership at the GS-15/O-6 level and higher.

• Coordinate and serve as a liaison between the DISA Global DCO branch and Mission Partners.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 4+ years of applicable and relevant experience; additional related years of experience is accepted in lieu of a degree. Applicants that have specific DoD and or GSM-O program experience will be accepted with less years of experience based on relevancy.

• Hold DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Sec+ CE or equivalent) to start and must obtain CSSP-A certification within 180 days of start date.

• Proficient understanding of the Cybersecurity Framework in regards to identify, protect, detect, respond and recover within the Cyber Security Service Provider construct.

• Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Must have an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with CSM-J and CSM-X service offerings.

• Experience with data brokering.

• Subject matter expertise in Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana (ELK) system engineering and implementation.

• Skilled in building extended cyber security analytics.

• Experience with DISA and DoD Networks.

• Demonstrated experience briefing Senior Executive Service (SES) and General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) leadership.

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.

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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 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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