Cyber Security Watch Officer

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Odenton, MD
Salary: $69,550–$125,725 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 17 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $98k

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TL;DR · Cyber Security Watch Officer

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Cyber Security Watch Officer The Cyber Security Watch Officer joins the Digital Modernization Sector to support the Network Assurance team on the DISA GSM-O II program. This role involves triaging events, performing network analysis and threat detection, conducting trend analysis, and developing metrics within the DoD Cyber Security Service Provider methodology. The individual will manage incident handling for malware and network intrusions while providing technical oversight of information security services and knowledge management tools like CMDNet. Responsibilities include preparing situational awareness briefings for senior leadership and coordinating with mission partners to share impacts of malicious cyber activity. Key requirements include a Top Secret/SCI clearance, DoD-8140 WRC 511 Intermediate certification, and experience in Computer Incident Response. The role requires expertise in the Cyber Kill Chain, understanding of attack vectors, and proficiency in defending network assets within a 24x7 operational environment.

Skills

NIPR SIPR Cyber Kill Chain TTPs CMDNet Security+ CEH(P) GCED GDSA GSEC PenTest+ Cloud+ FITSP-O Network Analysis Threat Detection Incident Management Information Security

What you'll do

Triage cyber events and perform network analysis to detect threats and identify indicators of compromise.
Provide technical oversight of information security services and update knowledge management tools like wikis and portals.
Prepare and deliver daily situational awareness briefings and operational updates to senior leadership.
Report incident management responses to network intrusions, malware, and other cyber events.
Monitor and maintain awareness of all pertinent directives, alerts, and messages regarding network security.
Formulate response strategies and provide decision-quality technical recommendations to protect network assets.
Ensure all incident handling reporting follows established DoD, CJCS, USCC, and DISA regulations.

What we're looking for

Must hold a BA degree or equivalent experience.
Must have 2+ years of experience.
Must have an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Must have a DoD-8140 WRC 511 Intermediate certification to start.
Must have CND experience within a Computer Incident Response organization.
Must have experience in a 24x7 environment.
Prior Military IT or IC experience (preferred).
Hands on experience working with DoD Networks including NIPR and SIPR (preferred).