Description
Job Description:
Leidos is seeking Cybersecurity Analysts for the DISA Global Network Assurance Team at Hill AFB, UT.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will perform cyber threat intelligence analysis, correlate actionable security events, perform network traffic analysis using raw packet data, net flow, IDS, IPS and custom sensor output as it pertains to the cyber security of communications networks, and participate in the coordination of resources during incident response efforts. This position requires rotating shift work.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Review DoD and open source intelligence for threats
•Identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and integrate those into sensors and SIEMs.
•Triage alerts to identify malicious actors on customer networks.
•Report incidents to customers and USCYBERCOM.
•Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
•Able to create complex technical reports on analytic findings.
•Willing to perform shift work.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
•BS and 2+ years of prior relevant experience; related experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
•DoD 8570 IAT II prior to starting and must obtain a CSSP-A Certification within 180 days of hire.
•CND experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization or Security Operations Center.
•Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).
•Demonstrated understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements.
•Demonstrated hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data (e.g. Netflow, FPC), and other attack artifacts in support of incident investigations.
•In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform (e.g. Nitro/McAfee Enterprise Security Manager, ArcSight, QRadar, LogLogic, Splunk).
•Experience and proficiency with any of the following: Anti-Virus, HIPS, ID/IPS, Full Packet Capture, Host-Based Forensics, Network Forensics.
•Experience with malware analysis concepts and methods.
•Unix/Linux command line experience.
•Scripting and programming experience.
•Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense and/or Cyber Kill Chain methodology.
•Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•Advanced certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CISSP or CASP and/or SIEM-specific training and certification.
•Demonstrated commitment to training, self-study and maintaining proficiency in the technical cyber security domain.
GSMO
External Referral Eligible
Pay Range:
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.
Pay and Benefits
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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.
