Cyber Network Defense Analyst
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Location: Ashburn, VA 20146
Description:
Description
Leidos is seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to join our team on a highly-visible cyber security single-award IDIQ vehicle that provides security operations center (SOC) support, cyber analysis, application development, and a 24x7x365 support staff.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Security Operations Center (SOC) Support Services is a US Government program responsible to monitor, detect, analyze, mitigate, and respond to cyber threats and adversarial activity on the DHS Enterprise. The DHS SOC has primary responsibility for monitoring and responding to security events and incidents detected at the Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) and Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) and is responsible for directing and coordinating detection and response activities performed by each Component SOC. Direction and coordination are achieved through a shared DHS incident tracking system and other means of coordination and communication.
The Monitoring and Analysis team provide 24x7 support across 4 different shifts. We have Front half shifts (day and night) and back half shifts (day and night). The front half shift will work 12-hour shifts from Sunday - Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays. The back half shift will work 12-hour shifts from Thursday - Saturday and alternating Wednesdays. Candidates must have the ability to work non-core hours, if necessary.
Duties include network security monitoring and detection. Proactively searching for threats. Inspect traffic for anomalies and new malware patterns. Investigate and analyze logs. Provide analysis and response to alerts, and document activity in SOC investigations and Security Event Notifications (SENs).
Primary Responsibilities
List daily duties and/or specific job responsibilities.
Basic Qualifications
List the "must have" MINIMUM requirements to be considered for the position and ensure minimum quals fall within the minimum Leidos job code requirements. Example: Bachelors' Degree with 6 years' of applicable experience or 4 additional years' of experience in lieu of degree. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance. Must have 2+ years JAVA experience.
Basic requirements that the recruiter should use as a filter:
All Cyber Network Defense Analyst candidates shall have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field AND a minimum of four (4) years professional experience in one or more of the areas listed below:
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual in pursuit of a career in cyber security.
Candidates must have extensive experience working with various security methodologies and processes, advanced knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, experience configuring and implementing various of technical security solutions, extensive experience providing analysis and trending of security log data from a large number of heterogeneous security devices, and must possess commensurate knowledge in two or more of the following areas related to cybersecurity:
Vulnerability Assessment
Intrusion Prevention and Detection
Access Control and Authorization
Policy Enforcement
Application Security
Protocol Analysis
Firewall Management
Incident Response
Encryption
Web-filtering
Advanced Threat Protection
Desired skills:
Knowledgeable about security methodologies and SOC processes
Experienced working in a SOC and supporting SOC operations
Knowledgeable about network ports and protocols (e.g. TCP/UDP, HTTP, ICMP, DNS, SMTP, etc)
Experienced with network topologies and network security device functions (e.g. Firewall, IDS/IPS, Proxy, DNS, etc).
Experience analyzing PCAPs and network logs.
Knowledge of common end user and web application attacks and countermeasures against the attack
Experience training and mentoring junior analysts
Knowledgeable of common end user and web application attacks
Experience creating SOP and providing guidance to junior analyst
Understanding of APTs and TTPs
Able to extrapolate data to pivot and take actions as necessary
Perform critical thinking and analysis to investigate cyber security alerts
Must have at least one of the following certifications:
CompTIA: CASP, Cloud+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, CySA+, CLNP, Pentest+, A+, Server+
SANS GIAC: GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GPEN, GWAPT, GCFE, GSNA, GREM, GPPA, GCWN, GXPN, GCED, GMON, GISP, GAWN, GSSP, GICSP, GWEB, or GNFA
Carnegie Mellon University: SEI
Cisco: CCNA, CCNP, CCNA
EC Council: CEH, CHFI, LPT, ECSA, CCISO, ENSA, ECIH, CNDA, ECSS, ECSP, ECES
ISC2: CCFP, CCSP, CISSP, CSSLP, or SSCP
Microsoft: MCSE, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals, MS 365 Certified Security Administrator, Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer
EnCase: ENCE
Defense Cyber Investigative Training Academy: Cyber Analyst Course
Splunk: Core Certified User, Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst
Swimlane: SCSA, Certified SOAR User, Certified SOAR Developer
Tanium: Tanium Essentials
Offensive Security: OSCP, OSCE, OSWP or OSEE
Must have current TS/SCI. In addition to specific security clearance requirements, all Department of Homeland Security SOC employees are required to obtain an Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance to support this program.
Preferred Qualifications
List additional skills and experience that is "nice to have" but not required.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $78,000.00 - $141,000.00
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.
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500 technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company's 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
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.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Diversity
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.
Leidos is seeking a Cyber Network Defense Analyst to join our team on a highly-visible cyber security single-award IDIQ vehicle that provides security operations center (SOC) support, cyber analysis, application development, and a 24x7x365 support staff.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Security Operations Center (SOC) Support Services is a US Government program responsible to monitor, detect, analyze, mitigate, and respond to cyber threats and adversarial activity on the DHS Enterprise. The DHS SOC has primary responsibility for monitoring and responding to security events and incidents detected at the Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) and Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) and is responsible for directing and coordinating detection and response activities performed by each Component SOC. Direction and coordination are achieved through a shared DHS incident tracking system and other means of coordination and communication.
The Monitoring and Analysis team provide 24x7 support across 4 different shifts. We have Front half shifts (day and night) and back half shifts (day and night). The front half shift will work 12-hour shifts from Sunday - Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays. The back half shift will work 12-hour shifts from Thursday - Saturday and alternating Wednesdays. Candidates must have the ability to work non-core hours, if necessary.
Duties include network security monitoring and detection. Proactively searching for threats. Inspect traffic for anomalies and new malware patterns. Investigate and analyze logs. Provide analysis and response to alerts, and document activity in SOC investigations and Security Event Notifications (SENs).
Primary Responsibilities
List daily duties and/or specific job responsibilities.
- Utilize a SIEM for enterprise monitoring and detection
- Create Security Event Notifications to document investigation findings
- Perform critical thinking and analysis to investigate cyber security alerts
- Analyze network traffic using enterprise tools (e.g. Full PCAP, Firewall, Proxy logs, IDS logs, etc)
- Collaborate with team members to analyze an alert or a threat
- Stay up to date with latest threats
- Monitor shared email box for notifications and requests
- Utilize OSINT to aid in their investigation
- Contribute to content tuning requests
- Have familiarity with dynamic malware analysis and experience analyzing malicious websites
- Have experience performing analysis of network traffic, host logs, and correlating diverse security logs to perform recommendations for response
- Utilize the Cyber Kill Chain in their analysis
- Review and provide feedback to junior analysts' investigation
- Review and implement network/host counter measures
- Contribute to SOP/brown bag development and updating
- Attend briefings and take appropriate actions to defend the enterprise
- Help cross train junior analyst
- Contribute to content tuning and development in coordination with tier 3 analysts
- Understanding of security tools such as IDS, IPS, Proxy, Firewall, Antivirus, DLP
- Working knowledge of Windows OS and standard system logs
Basic Qualifications
List the "must have" MINIMUM requirements to be considered for the position and ensure minimum quals fall within the minimum Leidos job code requirements. Example: Bachelors' Degree with 6 years' of applicable experience or 4 additional years' of experience in lieu of degree. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance. Must have 2+ years JAVA experience.
Basic requirements that the recruiter should use as a filter:
All Cyber Network Defense Analyst candidates shall have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field AND a minimum of four (4) years professional experience in one or more of the areas listed below:
- Incident Detection and Response
- Malware Analysis
- Cyber Forensics
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual in pursuit of a career in cyber security.
Candidates must have extensive experience working with various security methodologies and processes, advanced knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, experience configuring and implementing various of technical security solutions, extensive experience providing analysis and trending of security log data from a large number of heterogeneous security devices, and must possess commensurate knowledge in two or more of the following areas related to cybersecurity:
Vulnerability Assessment
Intrusion Prevention and Detection
Access Control and Authorization
Policy Enforcement
Application Security
Protocol Analysis
Firewall Management
Incident Response
Encryption
Web-filtering
Advanced Threat Protection
Desired skills:
Knowledgeable about security methodologies and SOC processes
Experienced working in a SOC and supporting SOC operations
Knowledgeable about network ports and protocols (e.g. TCP/UDP, HTTP, ICMP, DNS, SMTP, etc)
Experienced with network topologies and network security device functions (e.g. Firewall, IDS/IPS, Proxy, DNS, etc).
Experience analyzing PCAPs and network logs.
Knowledge of common end user and web application attacks and countermeasures against the attack
Experience training and mentoring junior analysts
Knowledgeable of common end user and web application attacks
Experience creating SOP and providing guidance to junior analyst
Understanding of APTs and TTPs
Able to extrapolate data to pivot and take actions as necessary
Perform critical thinking and analysis to investigate cyber security alerts
Must have at least one of the following certifications:
CompTIA: CASP, Cloud+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, CySA+, CLNP, Pentest+, A+, Server+
SANS GIAC: GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GPEN, GWAPT, GCFE, GSNA, GREM, GPPA, GCWN, GXPN, GCED, GMON, GISP, GAWN, GSSP, GICSP, GWEB, or GNFA
Carnegie Mellon University: SEI
Cisco: CCNA, CCNP, CCNA
EC Council: CEH, CHFI, LPT, ECSA, CCISO, ENSA, ECIH, CNDA, ECSS, ECSP, ECES
ISC2: CCFP, CCSP, CISSP, CSSLP, or SSCP
Microsoft: MCSE, Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals, MS 365 Certified Security Administrator, Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer
EnCase: ENCE
Defense Cyber Investigative Training Academy: Cyber Analyst Course
Splunk: Core Certified User, Certified Cybersecurity Defense Analyst
Swimlane: SCSA, Certified SOAR User, Certified SOAR Developer
Tanium: Tanium Essentials
Offensive Security: OSCP, OSCE, OSWP or OSEE
Must have current TS/SCI. In addition to specific security clearance requirements, all Department of Homeland Security SOC employees are required to obtain an Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance to support this program.
Preferred Qualifications
List additional skills and experience that is "nice to have" but not required.
- Experience in a scripting language (e.g. python, powershell, Javascript, VBS etc)
- Familiarity with cloud (e.g. o365, Azure, AWS, etc) security monitoring
- Hands-on experience utilizing network security tools (e.g. IDS/IPS, Full PCAP, WAF, etc) and SIEM
- Experience creating SIEM and/or IDS content
- Experience with creating custom SPL
Pay Range:
Pay Range $78,000.00 - $141,000.00
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.
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500 technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company's 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
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.
Securing Your Data
Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
Commitment to Diversity
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.