Cybersecurity Specialist - Senior

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
MDReston, VADC
Salary
$131,300–$237,350 / yr
Posted
45 days ago
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99+ roles within 25 mi

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

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TL;DR · Cybersecurity Specialist - Senior

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Leidos seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to join their Intel Security Sector's Analysis Solutions Business Area. This role involves implementing and maintaining robust security operations across tactical and operational levels, focusing on areas like security logging, monitoring, alert management, incident response, vulnerability management, and configuration management. The specialist will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including ISSEs, ISSMs, software developers, and systems engineers to enhance the security posture of mission-critical systems while ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements. Key responsibilities include overseeing advanced protocols, conducting routine vulnerability scans, evaluating emerging threats, and participating in data analysis for root cause identification. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with SIEM tools like Splunk Enterprise Security, familiarity with NIST frameworks, and knowledge of additional security tools such as Rapid7, Tenable/Nessus, and EDR platforms.

Skills

Splunk SIEM CVE DevSecOps RHEL Rapid7 Tenable/Nessus HBSS/Trellix Wireshark SAST DAST EDR NIST AWS Azure Oracle Google Cloud Security+ CISSP CySA+ CEH GCIH

What you'll do

  • Monitor and analyze security logs using SIEM tools to detect and respond to threats.
  • Conduct vulnerability scans and track remediation efforts for mission-critical systems.
  • Evaluate emerging cybersecurity threats and recommend mitigation strategies to reduce risk.
  • Audit system configurations to ensure compliance with established cybersecurity policies.
  • Participate in incident response activities, including forensic investigations and reporting.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and 12 years of experience.
  • Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security (SIEM) for threat detection and response.
  • Expertise in vulnerability management, including CVE analysis and remediation tracking.
  • Proficiency in incident response, forensic investigations, and security data analysis.
  • Knowledge of NIST cybersecurity frameworks and RMF processes for compliance.
  • Familiarity with cloud security monitoring tools and practices across major cloud platforms.
  • Hold professional cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP or CySA+.

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