Cybersecurity Threat Detection Specialist
3 weeks ago
Leidos is a leading innovator in the defense, technology, and homeland security sectors. Our team of experts delivers cutting-edge solutions that help our customers achieve their goals. We are currently seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Threat Detection Specialist to join our team.
About LeidosAt Leidos, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers. We have a strong commitment to our employees, our community, and our customers. Our mission, vision, and values guide everything we do.
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Threat Detection Specialist to support our Digital Modernization Sector. This sector brings together our digital transformation and IT programs to better serve our customers through scale and repeatability. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining detection rules to identify malicious behaviors.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in security analytics, data correlation, threat intelligence, and automation within a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform or equivalent detection system/s. They will also have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, flexibility, good judgment, and the ability to work within a team to stand up and mature the cybersecurity capabilities of our customer.
Responsibilities- Develop, implement, and maintain detection rules to identify malicious behaviors.
- Optimize detection efficacy by reducing false positives and increasing true positive rates.
- Work closely with the Incident Response Team (IRT) to provide coverage for detected threats, as well as detailed analysis and documentation.
- Integrate automated workflows and playbooks to streamline response processes.
- Collaborate with threat intelligence teams to develop detection logic for emerging threats.
- Generate reports and dashboards to highlight detection efficiency and threat trends.
- Document detection processes, methodologies, and workflows.
- Share insights and mentor team members on best practices in threat detection.
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related field and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience with a focus on cybersecurity. Additional years of experience and/or certifications will be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Strong expertise in SIEM platforms and familiarity with query languages (e.g. SPL, KQL).
- Understanding of malware behaviors, threat actors, and attack tactics (MITRE ATT&CK).
- Ability to independently assess and improve detection rules.
- Expertise with troubleshooting and documentation skills.
- Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
- Certifications such as SANS GCDA, GCDT, GCFA, GCFE, GCTI, GCIA, GCIH, Splunk Certified Power User, Splunk Admin, Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst Certified Cybersecurity Defense Engineer (SCCDE), or MITRE ATT&CK Defender (MAD) certs.
$126,100.00 - $227,950.00
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