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Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
$122,200 - 220,900
Leidos
Fairfax Drive 4001, Arlington
$122,200 - 220,900
Requirements
Must:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field with 12-15 years of related experience. Additional experience and/or cyber certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- In-depth knowledge of each phase of the Incident Response life cycle and expertise in Cybersecurity.
- Expertise in Operating Systems (Windows/Linux) operations and artifacts.
- Expertise in Enterprise Network Architectures, including routing/switching, common protocols (DHCP, DNS, HTTP, etc.), and devices (Firewalls, Proxies, Load Balancers, VPN, etc.).
- Ability to recognize suspicious activity/events and common attacker TTPs, with the capacity to perform logical analysis and research to determine root cause and scope of Incidents.
- Familiarity with the Cyber Kill Chain and experience utilizing the ATT&CK Framework.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and/or Bash.
- Capacity to independently prioritize and complete multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
- Flexible and adaptable self-starter with strong relationship-building skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities with an analytical and qualitative eye for reasoning.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage with all levels of audiences (subordinates, peers, and leadership).
- Technical hands-on experience in areas such as incident detection and response, malware analysis, cybersecurity, or cyber forensics.
- Candidates must be able to pass a 5-year Background Investigation conducted by the Department of Homeland Security.
- At least one relevant certification is required, such as SANS GIAC: GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GPEN, GCFE, GREM, or CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, OSWP.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate investigation and response efforts throughout the Incident Response lifecycle.
- Correlate and analyze events and data to determine the scope of Cyber Incidents.
- Acquire and analyze endpoint and network artifacts, volatile memory, malicious files/binaries, and scripts.
- Recognize attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures as potential indicators of compromise (IOCs) to improve monitoring, analysis, and Incident Response processes.
- Develop, document, and maintain Incident Response processes, procedures, workflows, and playbooks.
- Tune and maintain security tools (EDR, IDS, SIEM, etc.) to reduce false positives and improve SOC detection capabilities.
- Document investigation and Incident Response actions taken in Case Management Systems and prepare formal Incident Reports.
- Create metrics and determine Key Performance Indicators to drive the maturity of SOC operations.
- Develop security content such as scripts, signatures, and alerts.
Description
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customersโ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is founded on a commitment to doing the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Digital Modernization Sector combines our digital transformation and IT programs, allowing us to better serve our customers through scale and repeatability. We have a critical need for a Senior Incident Response Analyst to support the DHS CISA Program. In this highly visible role, you will contribute to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Security Operations Center (SOC) Support Services and play a vital part in monitoring, detecting, analyzing, mitigating, and responding to cyber threats and adversarial activities on the DHS Enterprise. We look forward to welcoming a dedicated Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to our team at Leidos.
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