Principal Cyber Defense Network Evaluator

Leidos; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25K

Paid time off bonus

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Principal Network Evaluator in its Intel Sector to support a Computer Network Defense mission. The role includes identifying vulnerabilities, investigating cyber threats, and delivering actionable recommendations to strengthen enterprise security and mission capabilities.

Qualified candidates will have a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and extensive experience in vulnerability assessment, incident response, and network analysis using tools like Splunk and Elastic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 11 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in network defense, vulnerability assessment, incident response, and cybersecurity analysis.
• Practical experience with Splunk and Elastic.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive computer network defense activities and identify vulnerabilities.
• Analyze network traffic, audit logs, and perform packet analysis.
• Document analytic findings and produce reports for Government stakeholders.
• Support digital forensics and mitigation planning.
• Coordinate with Government stakeholders to strengthen enterprise security.

Skills

Network defense

Vulnerability assessment

Incident response

Packet analysis

SIEM technologies

Splunk

Elastic

Cybersecurity analysis

Network protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience

Tools

Splunk

Elastic

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Principal Network Evaluator in its Intel Sector to support a Computer Network Defense mission. The role includes identifying vulnerabilities, investigating cyber threats, and delivering actionable recommendations to strengthen enterprise security and mission capabilities.

Qualified candidates will have a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and extensive experience in vulnerability assessment, incident response, and network analysis using tools like Splunk and Elastic.