Cyber Incident Responder

Community Options, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking an Incident Responder for a pivotal role in cybersecurity. This position involves monitoring and responding to cyber threats, requiring a High-Level Security Clearance and a Bachelor's degree. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience with various cybersecurity domains. Join us in this challenging opportunity to safeguard critical systems in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required.
• 4 to 8 years of prior relevant experience preferred.
• Industry certifications (e.g., SANS GIAC) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Validate escalated cyber events.
• Coordinate response efforts to contain and eradicate threats.
• Maintain security posture awareness for critical systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical expertise in multiple domains (endpoints, network, cloud)

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Cybersecurity tools (SIEM, EDR/XDR)

Job description

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Base pay range

$85,150.00/yr - $153,925.00/yr

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Multi-domain Solutions Division (MDS) within the Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a skilled Incident Responder to join a new cyber security program and play a key role in supporting government-critical systems. You will be part of a program that oversees development, integration, delivery, and operations and maintenance of IT managed security services, which encompasses support to monitor the cybersecurity threat and security posture situational awareness for the enterprise. This opportunity is in anticipation of a future contract award!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Validate escalated cyber events to determine potential and/or actual impact to the organization.
• Work closely with multiple stakeholder groups to prioritize Incidents and coordinate the overall response effort to contain and eradicate threats and support remediation efforts to restore assets and capabilities to normal operations.
• Apply strong analytical skills, technical expertise in multiple domains (endpoints, network, cloud), and a proactive approach to safeguarding critical systems and sensitive data.
  
  

What does Leidos need from me?

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required. Must be U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's and 4 to 8 years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  
  

Favorable If You Have

• Industry certification(s) such as: SANS GIAC Certification (e.g., GSEC, GCIH), CySA+, AWS (Associate level, Security specialty), Azure (AZ-500, AZ-104, DP-203), RHCSA
• Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability produce clear and thorough security incident reports and briefings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell, SOAR)
• Have developed or contributed to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or Playbooks
• Proficiency with cybersecurity tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR/XDR)
• Ability to tune or author threat detection alerts and signatures
• Ability to independently prioritize and complete multiple tasks with little to no supervision
• Strong problem-solving abilities with an analytic and qualitative eye for reasoning
  
  

Original Posting

March 28, 2025

For U.S. Positions: 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

Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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