Junior Cybersecurity Analyst

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At Leidos, we are devoted to delivering innovative solutions through our diverse and talented teams who are committed to the success of our customers. Our culture empowers individuals, supports community engagement, and promotes sustainability. Everything we undertake is driven by our commitment to doing the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) integrates technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities across cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to assist our defense and intelligence clients in combating evolving global threats.
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The Multi-domain Solutions Division (MDS) within the Leidos National Security Sector is excited to welcome a highly motivated Junior Cybersecurity Analyst to join our new cyber security program. You will play a vital role in supporting systems that are critical to government operations. Join us in this prospective project to oversee the development, integration, delivery, and maintenance of IT managed security services, which will enhance our ability to monitor cybersecurity threats and maintain awareness of security postures across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor and safeguard our organization's networks, systems, and data from security breaches and cyber threats.
Collaborate with senior analysts and security engineers to implement security measures, investigate incidents, and contribute to proactive threat mitigation.
Analyze network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to detect potential threats and suspicious activity.
Utilize Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (e.g., Splunk, Elastic) to correlate security events and streamline analysis.
Conduct investigations into and report security incidents, including malware, phishing attempts, and unauthorized access.
Respond to and manage cybersecurity incidents per established protocols.
Perform root cause analyses on security breaches and recommend strategies for remediation.
Cooperate with relevant stakeholders to contain and recover from incidents.
Assist in risk assessments and security audits of systems and networks.
Document incident reports, threat analyses findings, and remediation efforts.
Generate security metrics, reports, and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.
Maintain complete records of security operations for audit and compliance purposes.
Collaborate closely with cybersecurity engineers, system administrators, and developers to enforce security best practices.
Engage with external organizations, including government bodies and threat intelligence providers, to enhance cybersecurity posture.
Qualifications Required:
Active Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required. U.S. Citizenship is necessary.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 2 to 4 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience. Experience may be counted in lieu of a degree.
Familiarity with the Incident Response lifecycle and Attack lifecycle (e.g., Cyber Kill Chain / ATT&CK).
Proficient in validating security alerts through log analysis and information correlation across large datasets.
Solid understanding of OS (Windows/Linux) operations and system artifacts.
Comprehension of Enterprise Network Architectures, including routing/switching and common protocols (DHCP, DNS, HTTP, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, PowerShell, SOAR).
Contribution to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or Playbooks.
Proficiency with cybersecurity tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR/XDR).
Ability to fine-tune or create threat detection alerts and signatures.
Capability to prioritize and complete various tasks independently with minimal supervision.
Strong problem-solving skills with an analytical approach.
Original Posting Date:

March 28, 2025
This job is expected to remain open for at least 3 days from the original posting date, with a closure no earlier than 3 days thereafter.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $67,600.00 - $122,200.00
The pay range for this job level serves as a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation. Factors influencing the offer include job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market alignment, applicable agreements, and legal considerations.

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