Cyber Security Analyst

Company: Leidos
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 24, 2021

Job Description:

Description Job Description:Leidos has a current job opportunity for a Cybersecurity Analyst at Scott AFB, IL. POSITION SUMMARY:This position will perform cyber threat intelligence analysis, correlate actionable security events, perform network traffic analysis using raw packet data, net flow, IDS, IPS and custom sensor output as it pertains to the cyber security of communications networks, and participate in the coordination of resources during incident response efforts. Additionally, this position requires rotating shift work.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review DoD and open source intelligence for threats.
• Identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and integrate those into sensors and SIEMs.
• Triage alerts to identify malicious actors on customer networks.
• Assist T1 analysts with triage and analysis.
• Complete moderate-level cyber analysis of potential events.
• Report incidents to customers and USCYBERCOM.
• Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience (related DISA customer experience and Cyber courses/certifications may be substituted in lieu of degree).
  • MUST have DoD 8570 IAT II prior to starting and CSSP-A Certification within 180 days of hire.
  • CND experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization or Security Operations Center.
  • 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 understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements.
  • In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform (e.g. Nitro/McAfee Enterprise Security Manager, ArcSight, QRadar, LogLogic, Splunk).
  • Experience and proficiency with any of the following: Anti-Virus, HIPS, ID/PS, Full Packet Capture, Host-Based Forensics, Network Forensics.
  • Experience with malware analysis concepts and methods.
  • Unix/Linux command line experience.
  • Scripting and programming experience.
  • Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense and/or Cyber Kill Chain methodology.
  • Willing to perform shift work.
  • Must have an active Top Secret or obtain one prior to starting on the program.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Advanced certifications such as SANS GIACIAIH, CISSP or CASP and/or SIEM-specific training and certification. (Security+ CE, CISSP or equivalent).
    • Demonstrated commitment to training, self-study and maintaining proficiency in the technical cyber security domain.GSMOExternal Referral EligibleExternal Referral Bonus:EligiblePotential for Telework:NoClearance Level Required:SecretTravel:NoScheduled Weekly Hours:40Shift:RotatingRequisition Category:ProfessionalJob Family:Cyber OperationsPay Range:Leidos is a Fortune 500 -- information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit .Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to .All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. - provided by Dice

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