Cyber Defense Engineer: CDES Threat Analytics Lead

Leidos Inc; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a cybersecurity professional to support the DISA DECO Task Order 22 Network Assurance program. The role requires active DoD clearance, 4+ years of related experience, strong CND knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include establishing RTB-aligned baselines, configuring customer environments, coordinating with SIEMs, and developing analytics to counter threats.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher; program can support up to TS.
• Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of professional experience.
• Knowledge of Cyber Network Defense (CND) including protect, detect, respond and sustain.
• Ability to work independently in a high visibility, frequently changing environment.
• Understanding of enclave-level networking and sensor technologies.
• Understanding of Endpoint Detect and Response (EDR) technologies.
• Must have an active DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE).
• Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish baseline security data per RTB standards.
• Maintain baseline customer configurations and onboard; track changes.
• Collaborate with monitoring centers to validate data access with a SIEM.
• Apply threat intelligence to analytics and countermeasures; develop analytics.
• Track and recommend RTB compliance by DISA and mission partners.
• Stay updated on RTB standards with DISA CDES and NCDSMO.
• Work with peer teams to establish data health dashboards.

Skills

DoD Secret clearance

Cybersecurity fundamentals

IAT Level 2

EDR technologies

Networking basics

Python scripting

Threat intelligence

Self-starter

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

SharePoint

Azure Defender

Defender Suite

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Leidos is seeking a cybersecurity professional to support the DISA DECO Task Order 22 Network Assurance program. The role requires active DoD clearance, 4+ years of related experience, strong CND knowledge, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include establishing RTB-aligned baselines, configuring customer environments, coordinating with SIEMs, and developing analytics to counter threats.