Senior Incident Response Analyst — Cyber Threat Operations

Leidos Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 131,300 - 237,350; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness programs

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a Senior Incident Response Analyst to join their team in Arlington, Virginia. The role involves coordinating incident response efforts, analyzing cyber threats, and developing security protocols for the Department of Homeland Security's CISA Program.

With an emphasis on strong analytical skills, technical expertise in incident response, and communication abilities, successful candidates will receive competitive compensation ranging from $131,300 to $237,350, along with various health and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of related experience in incident response or cybersecurity.
• Expertise in recognizing suspicious activity and common attacker TTPs.
• Technical hands-on experience in incident detection, malware analysis, or forensics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate investigation and response efforts throughout the Incident Response lifecycle.
• Analyze events and data to determine the scope of Cyber Incidents.
• Develop, document, and maintain Incident Response processes and playbooks.

Skills

Incident Response lifecycle

Operating Systems (Windows/Linux)

Enterprise Network Architectures

Cyber Kill Chain

Scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

EDR

IDS

SIEM

Job description

Leidos Inc is seeking a Senior Incident Response Analyst to join their team in Arlington, Virginia. The role involves coordinating incident response efforts, analyzing cyber threats, and developing security protocols for the Department of Homeland Security's CISA Program.

With an emphasis on strong analytical skills, technical expertise in incident response, and communication abilities, successful candidates will receive competitive compensation ranging from $131,300 to $237,350, along with various health and wellness benefits.