Cyber Security Analyst

Leidos

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Adelphi, MD
Salary
$87,100–$157,450 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby
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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays less than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $122,275–$162,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k versus about $142k for comparable roles.

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Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 264 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 245 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Cyber Security Analyst

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As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will join the C5ISR Defensive Cyber Solutions Branch to protect Department of War networks, systems, and data from sophisticated cyber threats. Working within a high-visibility Security Operations Center, you will perform continuous monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management across on-premises infrastructure and cloud platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and Oracle Cloud. Your daily responsibilities include leading investigations through the incident response lifecycle, analyzing network data such as NetFlow and full packet captures, and identifying attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures to strengthen defenses. You will tune SIEM and IDS technologies while developing playbooks and reporting findings. Required skills include proficiency in TCP/IP, Unix-based systems, and cloud security concepts. Candidates must possess Security+ CE and CSSP-Infrastructure Support certifications along with an active TS/SCI clearance.

Skills

SIEM IDS Incident Response NetFlow Packet Capture AWS Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Platform Oracle Cloud TCP/IP Unix Cyber Kill Chain SaaS Vulnerability Management Network Security Security+ CE CSSP-Infrastructure Support

What you'll do

  • Lead and coordinate investigations throughout the entire incident response lifecycle from detection to remediation.
  • Correlate and analyze security events, logs, and network data to determine the scope of cyber incidents.
  • Analyze endpoint and network artifacts, including NetFlow and full packet captures, to identify malicious activity.
  • Identify attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to improve defenses.
  • Tune and maintain SIEM and IDS technologies to reduce false positives and improve detection effectiveness.
  • Develop and maintain incident response processes, workflows, and playbooks.
  • Document investigations in case management systems and prepare clear, actionable incident reports.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance and SAP Eligibility.
  • Bachelor's degree and 4–8 years of relevant cybersecurity experience.
  • Security+ CE and CSSP-Infrastructure Support certifications.
  • Experience using enterprise SIEM platforms to analyze high volumes of security logs and network data.
  • Proficiency in network traffic analysis, including NetFlow and full packet capture.
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP, OSI model, system administration, and defense-in-depth technologies.
  • Knowledge of cloud security concepts and familiarity with Unix-based systems.
  • Experience in a 24x7 SOC or cyber operations environment (preferred).

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