Senior SOC Detection & Countermeasures Lead

Leidos; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Reston, Virginia seeks a Detection, Monitoring, and Countermeasures Lead to manage 24/7 SOC operations for DoD networks, tune security tools, and develop countermeasures. You will lead 10–15 staff, deliver monthly and quarterly reports, and ensure compliance with DoD directives.

This is a senior, high‑impact role with significant responsibilities and leadership opportunities. Requires active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, 12–15 years in IT/cyber, and proven experience in

Qualifications

• Requires active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant IT or Cybersecurity field with 12–15 years of experience, or Master’s with 10–13 years.
• 5+ years in incident handling or SOC operations; 3+ years deploying enterprise security tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead 24x7x365 real-time monitoring and analysis of network/endpoint data.
• Direct tuning/optimization of SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security tools.
• Develop and implement countermeasures to mitigate security risks.
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports on uptime, availability, and vulnerability mitigation.

Skills

Security leadership

Incident handling

SOC operations

Executive communication

Threat hunting

Mentorship

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s in IT/Cybersecurity

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Endpoint security

Job description

Leidos in Reston, Virginia seeks a Detection, Monitoring, and Countermeasures Lead to manage 24/7 SOC operations for DoD networks, tune security tools, and develop countermeasures. You will lead 10–15 staff, deliver monthly and quarterly reports, and ensure compliance with DoD directives.

This is a senior, high‑impact role with significant responsibilities and leadership opportunities. Requires active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, 12–15 years in IT/cyber, and proven experience in