Cyber Analyst II

CO Salary Range: USD 104,650.00 - 189,175.00 per year

Description

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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.

• Monitor, analyze, and protect organization's information systems and networks.
• Identify, mitigate, and respond to cyber threats while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and frameworks.
• Apply strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to safeguarding critical systems and sensitive data.
• Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to identify potential threats, anomalies, or suspicious activities.
• Use Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight, or QRadar) to aggregate and analyze security events.
• Investigate and escalate security incidents, including malware infections, phishing attempts, and unauthorized access.
• Respond to and mitigate cybersecurity incidents following established incident response protocols.
• Perform root cause analysis of security breaches and recommend remediation strategies.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to contain and recover from incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability scans using tools like Nessus, Qualys, or OpenVAS and report findings.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments and security audits of systems, applications, and networks.
• Support security accreditation and certification processes.
• Validate system configurations and ensure alignment with organizational cybersecurity policies.
• Document incident reports, threat analysis findings, and remediation steps.
• Prepare and deliver security metrics, reports, and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed records of security operations to support audits and compliance.
• Assist in developing and delivering cybersecurity awareness training to employees.
• Work closely with cybersecurity engineers, system administrators, and developers to implement security best practices.
• Collaborate with external organizations, such as government agencies, contractors, or threat intelligence providers, to enhance cybersecurity posture.

• Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required. Must be U.S. Citizen.
• Bachelor's degree and 8 to 12 years of prior relevant experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or comparable.

• Understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and cybersecurity threats (e.g., malware, phishing, ransomware).
• Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
• Proficiency with cybersecurity tools, such as SIEM (Splunk, ArcSight), vulnerability management platforms (Tenable, Qualys), and IAM systems.
• Experience with secure software development and DevSecOps practices.