Senior Incident Response Analyst - Cyber Security Operations Center

Leidos has a current job opportunity for a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst with strong incident response / SOC background to join the DISA GSM-O program at the Pentagon.

Our team provides 24x7 cybersecurity monitoring services for Joint Service Provider networks. This includes performing real-time cyber threat intelligence analysis, correlating actionable security events, performing network traffic analysis using raw packet data, and participating in the coordination of resources during the incident response process.

This position will work core hours (roughly 8am-5pm, with some flexibility) and an active TS / SCI security clearance is required prior to start.

Primary Responsibilities :

Utilize state of the art technologies such as host forensics tools (FTK / Encase), Endpoint Detection & Response tools (MDE / Trellix), log analysis (Splunk), SIEM (Elastic / XSOAR) and network forensics (full packet capture solution) to perform hunt and investigative activity to examine endpoint and network-based data.

Conduct malware analysis, host and network, forensics, log analysis, and triage in support of incident response.

Recognize attacker and APT activity, tactics, and procedures as indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be used to improve monitoring, analysis and incident response.

Develop and build security content, scripts, tools, or methods to enhance the incident investigation processes.

Lead Incident Response activities and mentor junior SOC staff.

Work with key stakeholders to implement remediation plans in response to incidents.

Effectively investigative and identify root cause findings then communicate findings to stakeholders including technical staff, and leadership.

Basic Qualifications :

• Must have an active DoD TS / SCI security clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT level II or higher certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, SANS GSEC required prior to starting.
• DoD 8570 CSSP-A level Certification such as CEH, CySA+, GCIA or other certification is required within 6 months of start.
• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience; additional work experience or Cyber courses / certifications may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years of prior incident handling / response experience
• CND experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization.
• Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).
• Demonstrated sound understanding of TCP / IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements.
• Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings
• Demonstrated commitment to training, self-study and maintaining proficiency in the technical cybersecurity domain and an ability to think and work independently
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Willing to perform shift work, including weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Demonstrated hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data (e.g. Netflow, Full Packet Capture), and other attack artifacts in support of incident investigations.
• In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform (e.g. ArcSight, Splunk, Nitro / McAfee Enterprise Security Manager, QRadar, LogLogic).
• Experience and proficiency with any of the following : Anti-Virus, HIPS / HBSS, IDS / IPS, Full Packet Capture, Network Forensics.
• Experience with malware analysis concepts and methods.
• Unix / Linux command line experience.
• Scripting and programming experience.
• Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings.
• Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, and / or MITRE ATT&CK framework.

Original Posting Date :

2024-08-01

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range :

Pay Range $101,400.00 - $183,300.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.