Tier 2 SOC Analyst: Cyber Defense & Incident Response

Leidos Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Tier 2 Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to support the DMDC CyberPRIMES program. You will perform advanced analysis of cybersecurity events escalated from Tier 1, correlate security data, and support incident triage and containment for DHRA and DMDC systems.

The role requires an Active Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and 3+ positions across locations including Mark Center, Alexandria, VA. Apply now to join a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology, engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience.
• Experience performing cybersecurity event analysis and SOC operations.
• Experience analyzing and correlating alerts from multiple monitoring capabilities.
• U.S. Citizenship and Active Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced analysis of cybersecurity events escalated from Tier 1.
• Correlate alerts and telemetry to determine nature, scope and impact.
• Distinguish legitimate activity from false positives and incidents.
• Support incident triage, containment, and escalation with responders.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

U.S. Citizenship

Active Secret clearance

SOC operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

SIEM platforms

Job description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Tier 2 Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to support the DMDC CyberPRIMES program. You will perform advanced analysis of cybersecurity events escalated from Tier 1, correlate security data, and support incident triage and containment for DHRA and DMDC systems.

The role requires an Active Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and 3+ positions across locations including Mark Center, Alexandria, VA. Apply now to join a mission-driven team.