Cyber Network Defense Analyst

Mississippi, United States

Full-time

Onsite

$68K/yr - $122K/yr

Entry, Mid Level

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. They are seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to provide support in monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats as part of the Network Operations Security Center. The role involves hands-on technical analysis and coordination with a focus on incident response and security event management.

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Responsibilities

Manage and conduct hands-on technical detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and remediation as a member of the Incident Response team
Guide and mentor peers and subordinates to provide cross training
Ensure accountability and punctuality of security analysts assigned to your shift
Capture cybersecurity metrics that support executive-level briefings (daily, weekly, monthly)
Articulate daily challenges to the Government Watch Officer (GWO)
Analyze web and host logs for indications of compromise
Remediate and coordinate the remediation of infected or compromised devices
Ensure shift continuity during call-outs and emergencies
Compile incident reports, executive summaries, and analysis reports of intrusions and/or security events
Document and update processes, workflows, and technical guides
Perform simple firewall rule changes (after training)

Qualification

Required

Must have TS/SCI clearance to start
US Citizenship required
Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of SOC analyst experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Extensive knowledge of a SOC’s/NOSC’s purpose and role within an organization
Detailed understanding of common network ports and protocols (e.g. TCP/UDP, HTTP, ICMP, DNS, SMTP, etc)
Expertise with network topologies and network security device functions (e.g. Firewall, IDS/IPS, Proxy, DNS, etc)
Expertise with packet analysis tools such as Wireshark
Certification Requirement: Sec+, CEH, CySA+ or SANS certs

Preferred

Preference to candidates with current/active TS/SCI clearance

Benefits

Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.

Glassdoor

3.9

Founded in 1969

Reston, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.leidos.com/