Cyber Security Analyst III

Description

Job Description:

Leidos Defense Group is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to work on the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Cyberspaces Operations Forces’ (COF) program located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.  The COF mission is to provide Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) Operations, defensive cyber operations-internal defensive measures, and overall cyberspace operations in support of USTRANSCOM network systems and missions.  The desired candidate will perform threat analysis to support DoDIN operations for protection and defense of USTRANSCOM information systems and networks. Specifically, they will collect, analyze, and report on security events that affect the operation of USTRANSCOM information systems that are hosted within USTRANSCOM’s and Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) subscriber enclaves, and for systems hosted elsewhere for which USTRANSCOM is the Authorizing Official (AO).

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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:

• Gather information on cybersecurity events within the organizations mission environment

• Perform analysis and correlation on cybersecurity events

• Collaborate with other cyber defense organizations

• Collaborate with the organization’s intelligence community and cyber operational forces

• Maintain an awareness of active cyber threat actors and associated threat sets

• Predict trends in cyber threat activity relative to the CSSP mission

• Highlight potential effects to system performance and mission capabilities

• Receive and process warning intelligence information from approved sources including but not limited to Defense Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, counterpart CSSPs and open-source activities, maintaining source location information

• Develop and distribute cyber threat awareness products (e.g., briefs, information papers, threat tippers)

• Develop and present a weekly cyber threat briefing for CSSP leadership

• Develop monthly cyber alerts for the main organization and supporting organizations

• Host and present at bi-weekly cyber threat sharing sessions for CSSP members, subscribers, and partner organizations

Basic Qualifications:

• BS degree with 4 + years of prior relevant experience, a Masters with 2 + plus years, or 6 + plus years of experience in lieu of degree

• Active TS/SCI clearance

• DoD 8570 Compliant to include IAT-II, CSSP-A, and CISSP-IR certifications

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:

• N/A

Clearance Required:

• Requires an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

USTRANSCOM COF

Pay Range:

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 43,000 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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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.