Cyber Security Fusion Analyst

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Meade, MD
Salary
$107,900–$195,050 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
13 days ago
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TL;DR · Cyber Security Fusion Analyst

The Cyber Security Fusion Analyst joins the Leidos Defense Group on the DISA GSM-O II program to support Joint Force Headquarters DODIN. In this role, you will provide incident handling, triage events, and perform network analysis to identify cyber adversary activity. You will build Cyber Fusion standard operating procedures, develop mitigation strategies to reduce the attack surface, and provide risk assessments based on threat intelligence. Daily tasks include analyzing netflow, PCAP data, and custom application logs using tools like Wireshark, Splunk, and Arcsight. You will also utilize Virus Total, Recorded Future, and passive DNS to discover adversary campaigns and document malicious TTPs. The position requires deep knowledge of network protocols, exploitation techniques, and cyber threat methodologies to ensure prioritized defense plans for the DODIN.

What you'll do

  • Identify cyber adversary activity using netflow, custom application logs, IDS signatures, and full packet capture data.
  • Develop Cyber Fusion standard operating procedures and methodologies based on industry best practices and DoD policy.
  • Analyze malicious cyber actor TTPs and provide recommendations for enterprise vulnerability alignment.
  • Discover adversary campaigns and anomalies within sensor logs, SIEMs, and other system data.
  • Investigate system compromises and produce written analytic summaries with attack life cycle visualizations.
  • Provide risk assessments and mitigation strategies to reduce the enterprise attack surface.
  • Collect analysis metrics and trending data to provide situational awareness on cyber threats.
  • Recommend adjustments to enterprise or tactical countermeasures for threats impacting the DODIN.

What we're looking for

  • Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance and eligibility for a polygraph.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline and 8 years of related experience.
  • Security+ Certification or other equivalent DoD 8570 Level II certification.
  • In-depth knowledge of network and application protocols, cyber vulnerabilities, exploitation techniques, and adversary methodologies.
  • Proficiency with analysis tools and protocols including passive DNS, Virus Total, Recorded Future, TCP/IP, Wireshark, and Splunk.
  • Experience with open-source and commercial vendor platforms to identify and combat enterprise threats or vulnerabilities.
  • Proficiency working with various types of network data such as netflow, PCAP, and custom application logs.
  • Experience with DISN and other DOD Networks (preferred).

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