Cyber Network Defense Team Lead

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Aiea, HI
Salary: $131,300–$237,350 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 8 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 50 roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Cyber Network Defense Team Lead

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The Cyber Network Defense Team Lead provides senior-level technical expertise and operational leadership to protect information technology networked systems from evolving cyber threats within the Indo-Pacific region. This role involves managing a 24x7 mission-critical defense operation where the leader coordinates analysts, monitors security tools for malicious behavior, and develops mitigation recommendations. Day-to-day responsibilities include performing senior-level incident detection, analyzing packet captures, reviewing peer reports, and conducting briefings for senior leaders. The position requires proficiency in networking protocols, IDS/IPS systems, firewalls, and frameworks like the cyber kill chain or ATT&CK. Candidates must possess strong technical writing and stakeholder management skills to communicate risks and trends. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, an active TS/SCI clearance, and specific certifications such as Sec+ CE, CEH, or CySA+.

Skills

Cyber Network Defense IDS/IPS Firewalls Cyber Kill Chain ticketing system s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Sec+ CEH CySA+ SSCP

What you'll do

Lead and manage a 24/7 team of cyber network defense analysts to investigate and respond to cyber events.
Perform senior-level incident detection and response activities to identify and characterize anomalous activity on mission-critical networks.
Monitor security tools and applications for malicious behavior while developing mitigation strategies and recommendations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and leadership to communicate cyber trends, risks, and actions.
Generate comprehensive daily, weekly, and periodic reports regarding project metrics, ticketing trends, and status updates.
Review and approve technical analyses, reports, and communications produced by junior team members and peers.
Conduct high-level briefings for senior leaders regarding operational status and security posture.
Document all cyber events and analysis in the ticketing system to ensure accurate tracking and action.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years of experience; additional years may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Sec+ CE).
DoD 8570 CSSP Analyst Certification (e.g., CEH) or ability to obtain within 180 days.
DoD 8570 CSSP Infrastructure Support Certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+, SSCP) or ability to obtain within 180 days.
Active TS/SCI security clearance required prior to start.
Must be able to pass Yankee White clearance processing prior to start.
Strong knowledge of networking, communication protocols, IDS/IPS systems, firewalls, and packet capture analysis.
Prior CND experience, familiarity with cyber kill chain/ATT&CK frameworks, or Indo-Pacific region experience (preferred).