Cyber Intelligence Threat Analyst

Leidos; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Journeyman-level Cyberspace Intelligence Threat Analyst to support USCYBERCOM operations, focusing on identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats to OCO systems. This on-site role is based at Fort Meade, MD, as part of the Intelligence Sector.

You will produce threat reports, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate across teams to enhance threat response. A TS clearance with SCI eligibility and polygraph is required, along with 5+ years in cyber intelligence analysis

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph required.
• Five plus years’ experience within Cyber intelligence analysis or a similar Cyber threat analyst role, or eight plus years’ total within field of intelligence analysis.
• Demonstrated understanding of All-Source intelligence principles as applied to field of Cyber.
• Demonstrated experience with applicable SIGINT tools and techniques and able to produce single-source intelligence products tailored to drive CO.
• Broad knowledge of Blue-space Cyber capabilities and demonstrate understanding of available Cyber infrastructure or platforms to conduct Defensive (DCO) and Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO).
• Knowledge of the range of CO and their underlying intelligence support needs, topics, and focus areas.
• Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals as well as concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate, relevant support identifying and assessing emerging threats and vulnerabilities in the Cyberspace domain.
• Analyze and evaluate All-Source finished intelligence and technical data to identify Cyber threat patterns and anomalies.
• Produce and deliver recurring threat intelligence reports, summarizing relevant cyber threats to OCO infrastructure.
• Conduct and publish in-depth risk assessments to evaluate risk posture of detected cyber threats.
• Collaborate with operational, technical, and intelligence elements across USCYBERCOM to enhance situational awareness and threat response capabilities.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

SCI eligibility

Polygraph

Cyber intelligence analysis

All-Source intelligence

SIGINT tools

Threat analysis

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Cybersecurity/CS/Intelligence

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job 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 Intelligence Sector 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 Intelligence Sector seeks a highly qualified and trained Journeyman-level Cyberspace Intelligence Threat Analysts to support United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations, with focus on identifying, analyzing, and recommending mitigation strategies for Cyber threats targeting Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) systems. This vital on-site support to USCYBERCOM J3 (Operations), Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES) underpins USCYBERCOM support to United States National Security objectives. This opportunity is in anticipation of a potential future contract award.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide timely, accurate, relevant support in manner that best supports USCYBERCOM in identifying and assessing emerging threats and vulnerabilities in the Cyberspace domain, with focus on risks to OCO systems.
• Analyze and evaluate All-Source finished intelligence, single-source intelligence, and technical data from various sources to identify Cyber threat patterns and anomalies.
• Produce and deliver recurring threat intelligence reports, summarizing relevant cyber threats to OCO infrastructure.
• Conduct and publish in-depth risk assessments to evaluate and categorize the risk posture of detected cyber threats while supporting development and refinement of risk assessment methodologies and tools used for threat categorization.
• Utilize Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) tools and apply analytical methodologies when required to perform technical analysis on critical Cyber threats impacting OCO assets.
• Collaborate with operational, technical, and intelligence elements across USCYBERCOM to enhance situational awareness and threat response capabilities.
• Maintain a current understanding of advanced persistent threats (APTs), threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and cyber threat trends affecting national security.
• Maintain situational awareness of, and execute on demand, Cyberspace Operations (CO) crisis plans.
• Provide situational awareness to a range of projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities supporting Operational Planning Teams (OPTs). Execute resource allocation decisions aligned with organization objectives.
• Apply knowledge of cyber threats and attack methods and techniques emanating from state and non-state adversaries and tiered vulnerabilities within Blue Space as focus of threats.
• Develop and execute comprehensive programs for assessing CO and validating operational performance characteristics.
• Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for research, development, and/or acquisition of cyber capabilities.
• Support integration and synchronization of intelligence planning activities with operational planning timelines.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance relevant to daily activities.
• Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual means.

What does Leidos need from me?

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph required.
• BA/BS degree or higher within Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or related field, or ability to complete degree within one year of hire. Can substitute formal education with extended experience and technical certifications.
• Five plus years’ experience within Cyber intelligence analysis or a similar Cyber threat analyst role, or eight plus years’ total within field of intelligence analysis.
• Demonstrated understanding of All-Source intelligence principles as applied to field of Cyber.
• Demonstrated experience with applicable SIGINT tools and techniques and able to produce single-source intelligence products tailored to drive CO.
• Broad knowledge of Blue-space Cyber capabilities and demonstrate understanding of available Cyber infrastructure or platforms to conduct Defensive (DCO) and Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO).
• Knowledge of the range of CO and their underlying intelligence support needs, topics, and focus areas.
• Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals as well as concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless).
• Ability to support timely, accurate, relevant analytical production, to include documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
• Demonstrated proficiency working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, ability to proactively multi-task and meet short deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex and technical data to non-technical consumers.

Favorable if you have:

• Masters’ Degree or higher within Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Information Security or related fields.
• Intimate familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.
• Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
• Demonstrated experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations at any level to increase efficiency and effectiveness of operational outcomes.
• Experience with Space-enabled CO.
• Formal training within field of Cyber Warfare and Joint Operations.
• Familiar with art of Data Science and applicability to CO.
• Familiar with Microsoft Power BI data visualization software.
• Familiarity with Cyber threat frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK or Cyber Kill Chain.

Desired Certifications:

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II (CCNA Security, COMPTIA CySA+, COMPTIA Security + CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP).

Pay Range: Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00 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.

Original Posting: October 14, 2026 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.

Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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