Cyber Threat Intelligence & Detection Engineer

Leidos; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 holidays

401K with company match

Job summary

Leidos in Lawton, OK is seeking a Mid-Level Cyber Analyst to support development and research efforts on detection algorithms and forensic techniques within our Cyber & Analytics Business Area. The role collaborates with Red Teamers to counter advanced adversary techniques and contribute to a secure operating environment.

The position requires a TS/SCI-capable candidate and is based in Lawton, OK, with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or related field, with 4–8 years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years of professional cyber security experience.
• 2+ years as a SOC operator.
• Strong Linux knowledge (intermediate to expert).
• Solid understanding of networking protocols and Wireshark usage.
• Experience with host-based forensics and telemetry generation.
• Ability to write/testing scripts.
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform Threat Intelligence Integration and Research reporting on detection gaps within our problem set while staying current on TTPs, vulnerabilities, and SOC technologies.
• Detection Engineering & Tuning analyzing false positives/negatives and providing feedback to developers so they can tweak detection algorithms for accuracy and operational relevance.
• Bridge the gap between defensive operations and software engineering by conducting training sessions and walkthroughs using simulated SOC scenarios.
• Participate in sprint planning and product roadmap discussions to ensure the "operator perspective" is baked into software requirements.
• Provide input on UI/UX for analyst efficiency and reduce cognitive load during high-stress alerts.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Detection engineering

Linux knowledge

Networking knowledge

Host-based forensics

Scripting

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity

Tools

Wireshark

Job description

Leidos in Lawton, OK is seeking a Mid-Level Cyber Analyst to support development and research efforts on detection algorithms and forensic techniques within our Cyber & Analytics Business Area. The role collaborates with Red Teamers to counter advanced adversary techniques and contribute to a secure operating environment.

The position requires a TS/SCI-capable candidate and is based in Lawton, OK, with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.