Cybersecurity Analyst

Leidos Inc; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 87,100 - 157,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a highly qualified cybersecurity professional to support GSM‑O II TN07 Joint Force Headquarters DODIN. The role requires in-depth technical, management, and analytic skills to address senior command requirements and maintain operations during high-tempo conditions.

The candidate must hold an active DoD TS/SCI clearance with C/I Polygraph eligibility and DoD 8750 IAT II certification (Security+ CE).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 4+ years of experience.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance and eligible for C/I Polygraph.
• DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security+ CE.
• Experience at Joint Command and/or Operations Center.
• Understanding of military orders and the military decision-making process.
• Proficiency in Windows Desktop 7/8/8.1/10.
• Knowledge of Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 R2.
• Ability to work in a virtual environment such as Microsoft Teams.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Knowledge of policy development and maintenance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in high-stress situations.
• Understanding of IP addressing and subnetting.
• Understanding of key network monitoring protocols.
• Proficiency in MS 365 and related server technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic enterprise defensive strategies for cyber security within DoD infrastructure.
• Analyze architectures, policies, and data to prevent, detect, and mitigate threats.
• Prepare and deliver briefs for senior leadership.
• Conduct cyber situational awareness activities and provide recommendations.
• Provide enterprise-wide cybersecurity, threat analysis, and defensive strategies across cloud and endpoints.

Skills

DoD TS/SCI clearance

Military operations knowledge

Communication and briefing

IP addressing & subnetting

Network monitoring protocols

Windows desktop proficiency

Windows Server knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security+ CE

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Teams

VMware

Cisco network devices

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

Description

This position will support the DISA GSM-O II Task Number 07 (TN07) Joint Force Headquarters DODIN. GSM‑O II provides network operations and cyber defense support to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in support of the DoD and COCOMs. The selected candidate shall provide a stabilizing force to the high‑intensity, high‑tempo operations center. In‑depth technical knowledge, management, and analytic skills address senior command requirements, subordinate command information requirements, as well as supplement operations during a time of need.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide holistic enterprise defensive strategies for enterprise cyber security capabilities implemented within the infrastructure of the DoD Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) to include but not limited to Cloud, network boundaries, cross domains, and varying endpoint technologies.
• Provide analysis of architectures, technologies, policies, information and analytic data used to determine prevention, detection, and mitigation of anomalous activity, vulnerabilities and inefficiencies.
• Prepare and perform briefings appropriate for senior leadership (i.e., general officer or flag officer).
• Perform cyber situational awareness activities and provide analysis and recommendations of situation awareness capabilities.
• Provide enterprise‑wide cybersecurity, threat analysis, countermeasures and defensive strategies across a multi‑tiered, porous domain inclusive of Cloud, federated regional gateways, cross domain peering points, internet access points, and endpoints.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 4+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Currently possess an active DoD TS/SCI clearance and eligible for C/I Polygraph.
• Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security+ CE.
• Experience at Joint Command and/or Operations Center.
• In-depth understanding of military orders and the military decision‑making process.
• Proficient in Windows Desktop 7/8/8.1/10.
• Knowledge of Windows Server 2003/2008/2012 R2.
• Ability to work in a virtual environment such as Microsoft Teams.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in using computer and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Knowledge of policy development and maintenance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to speak clearly and effectively with customers and technical personnel in high‑stress situations.
• A solid understanding of IP addressing and subnetting.
• Understanding of key network monitoring protocols.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite; knowledge of Microsoft server operating systems, VMware and Cisco network devices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Senior leader engagements.
• Experience with DISA and DoD Networks.
• Experience with technical and/or military writing.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $87,100.00 – $157,450.00.

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.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.