Cybersecurity Network Analyst

Description

Job Description:

The Cybersecurity Network Analyst will perform analysis on construction and diagnostics of computer networks, computer network exploitation, research, digital forensics analysis, report generation, mentoring, exercise support and recommendation of new analysis support technologies.  Provides written and oral assessments regarding vulnerability analysis.  Assists in the development of new tools, and modifications of existing tools.  Performs testing of computer network defense tools to meet operational requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Efficiently and effectively tailor adversary and attack analysis.
• Experience with computer network exploitation, construction, and diagnostics of computer networks, network analysis, network threats and risks, incident responses, and database research.
• Maintain awareness of applicable computer network exploitation policies, regulations, and compliance documents.
• Analyze network packet information, Windows and Linux/Unix OS data, executable file data, host data, and metadata to identify and characterize anomalies on USG networks.
• Provide reporting on activities and assist in the development and optimization of new and existing tools and techniques to enhance analytic capabilities.
• Provide analytic support at both network and host level to augment the government team charged with identifying and characterizing anomalies on customer networks.
• Provide domain expertise in networking hardware and communications technologies, and system programming.
• Develop and analyze exploitation tactics, techniques, and procedures for a wide range of operating systems.
• Ability to view computer screen continuously for two hours or more.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Must possess active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance to be considered for this role

Work Environment Specific Information:

• Core hours for the program are from 0800-1600.
• An on-call roster for extended and after-hours technical support could be required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, engineering, or a related field from an accredited university.  Four (4) years of experience in intrusion analysis and incident response may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Two (2) years of demonstrated experience in cybersecurity techniques and network analysis.
• Three (3) years of demonstrated experience in intrusion analysis and incident response.
• Three (3) years of demonstrated experience with TCP/IP fundamentals, Windows, and Linux/Unix operating systems, and supporting Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated real world incident management / incident response experience.​

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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.

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 45,000 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.

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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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.