Cyber Security Analyst

Provides coordination and technical expertise for Cyber Security Programs. Applies specialized knowledge and expertise in formulating and implementing plans, programs, policies, and systems appropriate to various threat situations and local conditions.  Knowledge of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) directives, policies, and procedures pertaining to sensitive information.

Comprehensive knowledge of corrective action management, and auditing principles. Must be able to interact with a variety of individuals from co-workers to senior-level managers within the company and DOE. Must also work closely with other site contractor managers and DOE officials. Must be able to use analytical skills to solve problems and establish priorities to achieve high-quality and cost-effective results. Demonstrates a personal commitment to safety and quality.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Knowledgeable of the requirements specified in DOE Headquarters and local directives.

• Conducts audits or surveys of security programs and provides assistance and consulting services to all departments.

• Maintains a current understanding of all applicable Federal and DOE regulations and provides interpretation to the site.

• Maintains firewalls, IDS/IPS, Email Security Appliances, and Web Security Appliances

• Remain conversant with the industry’s computer security technology and practices

• Enhances cyber security awareness through end-user training and ongoing communications

• Develops, reviews, and updates cyber security plans and procedures

• Performs vulnerability, risk, and threat analysis

• Ensures all changes to systems are performed in accordance with configuration controls.

• Researches, documents, and implements software application requirements, and specifications and works with the system users to ensure effective use of applications.

• Gathers statistics and writes reports for discussion with management, team members, and end users.

• Maintains a safe working environment. Demonstrates awareness and implementation of applicable environmental, safety, and health (ES&H) requirements while also alerting coworkers of such requirements as needed.

• Demonstrates ability to get along with co-workers, customers, and visitors.

• Demonstrates a personal commitment to safety and quality.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

 
Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ of experience in an operational cyber security-specific role (e.g., information system security manager, information system security officer, cyber security specialist) or have five years of experience in an operational information technology specific role.

• Experience working with external audit teams

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• * Must have the ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

• * Must be able to work on-site at least 2 day a week in KEVIL, KY

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related subject matter area from an accredited college or university

• Industry certifications Security+, CISSP, CEH, etc.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

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.