The Leidos Digital Modernization sector seeks a Cyber Fusion Analyst to join their Defensive Cyber Operations team in Washington, DC. This role involves synthesizing external threat intelligence with internal telemetry data to develop comprehensive insights and drive defensive actions against cyber threats. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating high-impact fusion reports for senior leadership, correlating global threat actor activity using SIEM and TIP platforms, maintaining an Adversary Encyclopedia mapped to MITRE ATT&CK, and providing tactical countermeasure recommendations based on real-world exploitation trends. The ideal candidate will have a DoD TS/SCI clearance, experience with frameworks like the Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK, and proficiency in tools such as Splunk or Kusto for data correlation. Additional preferred skills include familiarity with cloud environments like AWS or Azure, OSINT tools like Recorded Future, and scripting languages like Python for automation.
Skills
MITRE ATT&CK
SIEM
TIP
Splunk
Kusto
Python
AWS
Azure
O365
Recorded Future
VirusTotal
Mandiant Advantage
CISSP
CASP+ CE
CEH
CySA+
DoD 8570 IAT Level II/III
DoD 8570 CSSP Analyst
What you'll do
Synthesize external threat intelligence with internal data to develop comprehensive understanding of adversary impact.
Author high-impact Fusion Reports blending technical forensics with strategic intelligence for senior leadership briefings.
Utilize SIEM and TIP platforms to correlate global threat actor activity against internal sensor logs, identifying multi-mission campaigns.
Maintain a living Adversary Encyclopedia by mapping discoveries to MITRE ATT&CK framework to identify systemic defensive gaps.
Analyze VDP data alongside active threat reporting to prioritize patching efforts based on real-world exploitation trends.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s Degree with 8+ years of experience or Master’s Degree with 6+ years; DoD 8570 IAT Level II/III certification required.
Current DoD TS/SCI security clearance and ability to pass additional customer suitability screenings.
Expert understanding of Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.
Proficiency in analytic writing for complex technical data synthesis into executive briefings.
CSSP Analyst certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+) or obtain within 180 days.
Experience working in a government or large-scale commercial Cyber Fusion Center.
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