DoD Cyber Defense Analyst: SOC & Incident Response

Leidos Inc; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking proactive Cyber Security Analysts for a 24x7 front-line SOC team. You will defend DoD networks against sophisticated threats while performing incident triage, log analysis, and intel integration to protect critical infrastructure.

The role emphasizes leadership in incident response, cross-team collaboration, and clear communication with customers and USCYBERCOM; strong motivation to grow with evolving threat landscapes is expected.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, SSCP, GSEC)
• DoD 8570 CSSP-Analyst certification within 180 days of hire
• Solid networking fundamentals and defense-in-depth architecture

Responsibilities

• Investigate and triage security alerts from endpoints, IDS/IPS, NetFlow, and sensors
• Analyze large log files and correlate data for incident investigations
• Monitor DoD and open-source threat feeds and IOCs in SIEM.
• Collaborate with incident response and communicate incidents to customers and USCYBERCOM

Skills

SOC Experience

Critical Thinking

Self-Motivation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2+ years

Bachelor's degree + 4+ years

Tools

SIEM/SOAR platforms

Job description

Leidos is seeking proactive Cyber Security Analysts for a 24x7 front-line SOC team. You will defend DoD networks against sophisticated threats while performing incident triage, log analysis, and intel integration to protect critical infrastructure.

The role emphasizes leadership in incident response, cross-team collaboration, and clear communication with customers and USCYBERCOM; strong motivation to grow with evolving threat landscapes is expected.