Senior Cyber Analyst

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers’ mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Multi-domain Solutions Division (MDS) within the Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a skilled Senior Cyber Analyst to join a new cyber security program and play a key role in supporting government-critical systems. You will be part of a program that oversees development, integration, delivery, and operations and maintenance of IT managed security services, which encompasses support to monitor the cybersecurity threat and security posture situational awareness for the enterprise. This opportunity is in anticipation of a future contract award!

What you’ll be doing:

• Protect organization's critical systems, data, and networks from advanced cyber threats. 
• Lead threat detection, incident response, and risk mitigation efforts while mentoring junior analysts and contributing to the development of cybersecurity strategies. 
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, ensure compliance, and strengthen the organization's cybersecurity posture. 
• Act as a mentor and technical resource for junior and mid-level analysts, providing guidance on threat analysis, incident response, and best practices. 
• Lead security operations center (SOC) teams or incident response efforts, ensuring effective coordination and communication across stakeholders. 
• Conduct in-depth analysis of advanced persistent threats (APTs), zero-day vulnerabilities, and nation-state actors, providing actionable intelligence to leadership. 
• Develop and refine threat hunting strategies to proactively detect and mitigate potential attacks. 
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of incident response efforts for high-severity security incidents, including containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis. 
• Lead forensic investigations to determine the root cause of incidents, identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), and assess the broader impact on systems. 
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, playbooks, and incident response procedures in alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements. 
• Provide strategic recommendations to enhance the organization's overall cybersecurity posture and minimize risk. 
• Prioritize and assess vulnerabilities based on potential impact, criticality, and exploitability, and recommend remediation strategies to stakeholders. 
• Work closely with system architects and engineers to assess risks associated with new projects, technologies, or configurations. 
• Act as a liaison between the organization and external threat intelligence providers, law enforcement, and government agencies (e.g., FBI, DHS, or DoD counterparts). 
• Integrate threat intelligence into the organization's monitoring, detection, and response processes, ensuring proactive defenses. 
• Lead efforts to ensure compliance with frameworks like RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and FISMA for audits and system accreditations. 
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for executive leadership, summarizing security events, metrics, and trends. 
• Evaluate and recommend new security tools and technologies to enhance detection, analysis, and response capabilities. 
• Develop custom scripts or tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automating threat detection, log analysis, or incident response workflows. 
• Work with system architects, DevSecOps teams, and software developers to incorporate security requirements into system designs and software pipelines. 

What does Leidos need from me?

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required. Must be U.S. Citizen.
• Master's degree and 15 to 20 years of prior relevant experience to operate within the scope contemplated by the level. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or comparable. 

Favorable if you have:

• Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cybersecurity threats (e.g., malware, phishing, ransomware). 
• Experience with scripting or au