Cyber Security Tools Analyst
Apply NowCompany: Leidos Holding
Location: Columbus, OH 43213
Description:
Description
Leidos has a current job opportunity for a Cyber Security Tools Analyst for the DISA GSM-O program in Columbus, OH.
A successful candidate will support a dynamic team to identify requirements and lead change to Cyber Security programs and tools for DISA and its DOD Mission Partners. Candidates should have cyber skills and knowledge and be able to operate independently and as part of a team. Candidates with experience in engineering security tools and developing advanced analytics in tools such as Splunk, Logstash, Kibana, LogBeats, AWS, and Azure will be able to apply this knowledge to improve the monitoring and defense of the network.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will support the DISA GSM-O Task Order 09 Network Assurance (NA) Program. The selected candidate will provide support for Security Analysts and will be expected to actively engage with personnel, partner with them, anticipate their needs, and deliver innovating solutions to challenging defensive cybersecurity issues.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research advanced analytics, dashboards, exploits and associated detections and develop solutions
Coordinate and collaborate with government stakeholders to help integrate new capabilities into operations
Actively participate in meetings with CSSP subscribers and DISA working groups
Train and mentor other team members
QA/QC products before they are sent to the customer
Develop whitepapers, briefs, SOPs, TTPs, and QRGs to allow for a better, more reliable DCO process
Take ownership of driving the operations of the CSSP
Conduct and deliver weekly status updates to customer
Follow up on all taskers and due outs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
DoD 8570 IAT level II or higher certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, SANS GSEC prior to starting
DoD 8570 CSSP-A level Certification such as CEH, CySA+, GCIA or other certification is required within 180 days of hire
Demonstrated commitment to training, self-study and maintaining proficiency in the technical cyber security domain and an ability to think and work independently
Bachelor's degree and more than 2 years of prior relevant experience; additional work experience or Cyber courses/certifications may be substituted in lieu of degree
Strong written and oral communications skills and strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Willing to perform shift work
Must be a US Citizen
Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance and be able to possess a Top-Secret w/ SCI clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with data brokering
Experience with cloud cybersecurity services
Subject matter expertise in Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana (ELK) system engineering and implementation
Subject matter expertise in Splunk
Experience supporting DISA CSSP subscriber and provider validation programs
Skilled in building extended cyber security analytics
Experience with DISA and DoD Networks
Demonstrated experience briefing Senior Executive Service (SES) and General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) leadership
Advanced Certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CISSP or CASP
Experience in intelligence driven defense and/or cyber Kill Chain or MITRE ATT&CK Frameworks
Subject matter expertise in Joint Regional Security Stack
Foster and encourage a collaborative environment to champion a cybersecurity culture
Original Posting Date: 2024-08-14While 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.
Pay Range: Pay Range $65,000.00 - $117,500.00
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 innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. 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 person a l 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 has a current job opportunity for a Cyber Security Tools Analyst for the DISA GSM-O program in Columbus, OH.
A successful candidate will support a dynamic team to identify requirements and lead change to Cyber Security programs and tools for DISA and its DOD Mission Partners. Candidates should have cyber skills and knowledge and be able to operate independently and as part of a team. Candidates with experience in engineering security tools and developing advanced analytics in tools such as Splunk, Logstash, Kibana, LogBeats, AWS, and Azure will be able to apply this knowledge to improve the monitoring and defense of the network.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will support the DISA GSM-O Task Order 09 Network Assurance (NA) Program. The selected candidate will provide support for Security Analysts and will be expected to actively engage with personnel, partner with them, anticipate their needs, and deliver innovating solutions to challenging defensive cybersecurity issues.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research advanced analytics, dashboards, exploits and associated detections and develop solutions
Coordinate and collaborate with government stakeholders to help integrate new capabilities into operations
Actively participate in meetings with CSSP subscribers and DISA working groups
Train and mentor other team members
QA/QC products before they are sent to the customer
Develop whitepapers, briefs, SOPs, TTPs, and QRGs to allow for a better, more reliable DCO process
Take ownership of driving the operations of the CSSP
Conduct and deliver weekly status updates to customer
Follow up on all taskers and due outs
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
DoD 8570 IAT level II or higher certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, SANS GSEC prior to starting
DoD 8570 CSSP-A level Certification such as CEH, CySA+, GCIA or other certification is required within 180 days of hire
Demonstrated commitment to training, self-study and maintaining proficiency in the technical cyber security domain and an ability to think and work independently
Bachelor's degree and more than 2 years of prior relevant experience; additional work experience or Cyber courses/certifications may be substituted in lieu of degree
Strong written and oral communications skills and strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Willing to perform shift work
Must be a US Citizen
Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance and be able to possess a Top-Secret w/ SCI clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with data brokering
Experience with cloud cybersecurity services
Subject matter expertise in Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana (ELK) system engineering and implementation
Subject matter expertise in Splunk
Experience supporting DISA CSSP subscriber and provider validation programs
Skilled in building extended cyber security analytics
Experience with DISA and DoD Networks
Demonstrated experience briefing Senior Executive Service (SES) and General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) leadership
Advanced Certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CISSP or CASP
Experience in intelligence driven defense and/or cyber Kill Chain or MITRE ATT&CK Frameworks
Subject matter expertise in Joint Regional Security Stack
Foster and encourage a collaborative environment to champion a cybersecurity culture
Original Posting Date: 2024-08-14While 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.
Pay Range: Pay Range $65,000.00 - $117,500.00
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 innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. 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 person a l 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.