Cyber Security Analyst

Leidos; Illinois; On-site; USD 67,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Cyber Security Analyst where you will play a crucial role in protecting communications networks. This position requires expertise in cyber threat analysis and the ability to respond to security incidents, with opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Educational Assistance

Flexible Working Hours

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Must have an active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Experience with DoD 8570 IAT Level II and CSSP-Analyst certifications preferred.
• 1+ years of relevant experience for Level I, 3+ years for Level II.

Responsibilities

• Analyze cybersecurity threats and assess their impact on networks.
• Report incidents and assist in triaging system alerts.
• Support junior team members in security analysis.

Skills

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Network Traffic Analysis

Incident Response

Communication Skills

Technical Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SIEM

Anti-Virus Tools

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Base pay range

$67,600.00/yr - $122,200.00/yr

Description

The Leidos Digital Modernization sector is continuously looking for cleared Cyber Security Analysts who are interested in joining the DISA GSM-O II program. We hire for these roles on an ongoing basis and our recruiting team will contact applicants as positions become available.

Unleash Your Potential

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s 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. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

We are in search of a Cybersecurity Analyst to join our task force in Columbus, OH; Hill AFB, UT; and/or Scott AFB, IL. As a valued member of the team, you are to perform cyber threat intelligence analysis, correlate actionable security events, perform network traffic analysis (using raw packet data), net flow, IDS, IPS, and custom sensor output as it pertains to the cyber security of communications networks, and participate in the coordination of resources during incident response efforts.

The Challenge

• Review DoD and open-source intelligence for threats.
• Identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and integrate those into sensors and SIEMs.
• Triage and review system alerts to identify malicious actors on customer networks.
• Assist junior team members with triage and analysis.
• Complete moderate-level analysis of potential cybersecurity events that could threaten IT Systems.
• Report incidents to customers and USCYBERCOM.
• Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Create complex technical reports on analytic findings.
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II and CSSP-Analyst certifications
• Education and experience as required per job level:
• Level I: Bachelor's and 1+ years of relevant experience; additional relevant work experience and/or military service may be considered in lieu of degree
• Level II: Bachelor's and 3+ years of relevant experience; additional relevant work experience and/or military service may be considered in lieu of degree
• Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors, and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques, open-source, and procedures (TTPs).
• Demonstrated understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements.
• Experience and proficiency with any of the following: Anti-Virus, HIPS, ID/PS, Full Packet Capture, Host-Based Forensics, Network Forensics.
• Experience with malware analysis concepts and methods.
• Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense.
• Ability and willingness to perform rotating shift work (7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am)
• Located within commuting distance (or able to self-relocate) to Hill AFB, UT; Scott AFB, IL; or Columbus, OH.
  

You Might Also Have

• Advanced certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CISSP or CASP and/or SIEM-specific training and certification (Security+ CE, CISSP or equivalent).
• Demonstrated commitment to training, self-study, and maintaining proficiency in the technical cyber security domain.
• CND experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization or Security Operations Center.
• In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform (e.g. Nitro/McAfee Enterprise Security Manager, ArcSight, QRadar, LogLogic, Splunk).
  
  

Original Posting

April 21, 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 $67,600.00 - $122,200.00

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

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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