2025-10-06
Leidos
Other
/yr
full-time
part-time
employee
contract
Ashburn
Virginia
20147
United States
Description
Leidos is seeking a highly skilled?Cyber Incident Response Analyst?to support a high-visibility cybersecurity contract providing 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) support, cyber analysis, and application development.
This role supports the DHS SOC, which is responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, mitigating, and responding to cyber threats across the DHS Enterprise. The SOC leads incident detection and response at the Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) and Policy Enforcement Point (PEP), coordinating efforts across Component SOCs via a shared incident tracking system and other communication channels.
Provide expert investigative support for large-scale and complex security incidents, including those lacking technical detection
Ensure SOC compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations and standards
Identify threat actor TTPs, post-compromise behaviors, and insider threats through data analysis
Create and modify SIEM dashboards to visualize findings and monitor activity
Drive implementation and enhancement of tools, frameworks, and methodologies
Promote best practices in incident response, cybersecurity analysis, case management, and SOC operations
Monitor external sources (e.g., CERTs, vendor sites) to stay current on cyber threat conditions
Advocate for automation and process efficiency improvements
Mentor junior analysts to elevate team capabilities and deliver high-quality work
Build trust and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders
Active?TS/SCI clearance; must also obtain a favorable DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) determination
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering from an ABET or NCAE-C designated institution
Minimum?8-12?of experience in incident detection/response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics
A bachelor’s degree may substitute for up to 1 year of experience
A master’s degree may substitute for up to 2 years of experience
At least?two certifications?from the following: Security+, PenTest+, Cloud+, GSEC, CEH, CCE, CFR, CySA+, GCFA, GCIA, GCIH, GDSA, GICSP
Advanced experience in CIRT and/or SOC operations for large enterprises
Deep understanding of the Incident Response lifecycle
Familiarity with Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks
Knowledge of enterprise network architecture, protocols (DHCP, DNS, HTTP), and devices (firewalls, proxies, VPNs)
Expertise in Windows and Linux operating systems and artifacts
Strong grasp of industry standards and best practices for incident response and SOC operations
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Must be a?U.S. Citizen
In-depth knowledge of current and emerging cybersecurity technologies
Hands-on experience in Protect, Detect, Respond, and Sustain functions within a CIRT
Strong understanding of cyber threat lifecycle, attack vectors, and adversary TTPs
Experience monitoring and responding to threats in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.)
Completion of military cyber training courses: 4-11-C32-255S (CP), 4C-255N (CP), or 4C-255A (CP)
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”
For U.S. Positions: 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.
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.
