Weekend Cyber Incident Responder (TS/SCI)

Leidos; Suitland (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Part time

Job summary

Leidos is hiring two Incident Responders to defend Navy networks at HGCC in Suitland, MD. Roles cover weekend shifts with full-time training initially, then split into day or night weekend schedules. Active TS/SCI, CND expertise, and SIEM experience are required.

These roles involve incident lifecycle response, collaboration with security partners, and documentation through ESAFs and reports. Part-time weekend positions with 24 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance or related field with 8+ years of experience or Master’s with 6+ years.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Extensive experience in Computer Network Defense (CND).
• Experience with SIEM systems such as Splunk and Elastic.
• Experience with NIDPS like FirePower/Palo Alto, and host tools like Defender/Tanium.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, PowerShell, C, C++, Java.
• Knowledge of pentesting tools and red team tactics.
• Knowledge of ticketing, reporting, and intel dissemination in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Perform all phases of the incident response lifecycle: detection, analysis, containment, eradication and recovery.
• Receive and act on escalations from Tier 1 analysts and support TS/SCI networks.
• Respond to incident notifications via phone and email.
• Prepare ESAFs to NNWC Electronic Spillage Center.
• Monitor DLP outputs for classified indicators and spillage signals.
• Coordinate with SSOs, JAG, ISSM, CNI and other teams for incident response.
• Maintain detailed incident documentation and timelines.
• Participate in incident response meetings and after-action reviews.
• Support annual security exercises.

Skills

Incident response

Cyber defense

Scripting

Communications

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity/related

Master's in Cybersecurity/related

Tools

Splunk

Elastic

Cisco FirePower

Palo Alto NGFW

Trellix ePO

Microsoft Defender

Tanium

Job description

Leidos is hiring two Incident Responders to defend Navy networks at HGCC in Suitland, MD. Roles cover weekend shifts with full-time training initially, then split into day or night weekend schedules. Active TS/SCI, CND expertise, and SIEM experience are required.

These roles involve incident lifecycle response, collaboration with security partners, and documentation through ESAFs and reports. Part-time weekend positions with 24 hours weekly.