Cyber Analyst

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently has openings for Cyber Analysts to work in our Lorton, VA office. These are exciting opportunities to use your experience helping the Homeland Enterprise Information Technology Secure Services & Support (HEITS) Program contracted mission. In this mission we support the Department of Homeland Security to deliver cybersecurity and information assurance services.

Duties include operational Cybersecurity, infrastructure support, and mission support. Specific operational duties include but are not limited to; collecting and analyzing intelligence to correlate adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures, investigating computer and information security incidents, conducting computer forensic network and host analysis, intrusion and threat hunting support, performing penetration tests to evaluate system security, maintaining proficiency in operation tools, creating countermeasures, and identifying trends in adversary behaviors and vulnerabilities. Specific infrastructure support duties include but are not limited to; device scanning (device discovery, Operating System (OS, and passive (non-intrusive) scanning, configuration, testing, deployment and maintenance of infrastructure hardware and software. Specific mission support and full spectrum cyber duties include but are not limited to; operational planning in support of training, exercises, operations and coordination of integrated cyber operations by targeting hostile adversary activities and capabilities.

Works independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results or project deliverables. Responsible for entire projects or processes within a technical area. Typically, responsible for coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level technical staff.

Develops technical solutions that require collaboration with internal experts, deep analyses and understanding of impact on end-product/solution. Develops solutions to technical problems and issues that are unclear and require deep technical knowledge.

Basic Qualifications

• Positions requires BS degree and 4 – 8 years of prior relevant experience to operate within the scope contemplated by the level.

• Must have a TS/SCI Clearance.

• Security+ Cert or higher   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the following:

• Linux

• Windows Server

• Nexus

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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.