Offensive Cyberspace Operational Planner, Journeyman
Leidos
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This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $141,102–$199,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $122k versus about $170k 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 99 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 98 roles with salary data.
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As a Journeyman-level Media Malware Analyst supporting United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), you will conduct forensic analysis of compromised systems and media to identify sophisticated malware threats targeting the Department of Defense Information Network. Your daily tasks include performing static and dynamic malware analysis, reverse engineering malicious files, creating technical reports with actionable intelligence findings, and delivering threat briefs to leadership. You will also draft security incident response policies, analyze operational reporting for attack trends, and maintain situational awareness through log/system analysis and open-source intel research. This role requires expertise in tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, Wireshark, Volatility, and sandbox environments, along with a deep understanding of network protocols and OS internals. Ideal candidates have five years of demonstrated proficiency in malware analysis and reverse engineering, an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph, and knowledge of USCYBERCOM’s mission and organizational structure.
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