Description
Leidos Digital Modernization Sector is seeking a Tier 1 AS&W Analyst - Day Back for this highly visible cyber security program supporting Customs and Border Protection (CBP) security operations center (SOC). CBP SOC is a US Government program responsible to prevent, identify, contain and eradicate cyber threats to CBP networks through monitoring, intrusion detection and protective security services to CBP information systems including local area networks/wide area networks (LAN/WAN), commercial Internet connection, public facing websites, wireless, mobile/cellular, various cloud environments, security devices, servers and workstations.The CBP SOC is responsible for the overall security of CBP Enterprise-wide information systems, and collects, investigates, and reports any suspected and confirmed security violations.
The shift schedule is 7am-7pm, Sunday-Tuesday, every other Wednesday. This position is located at our customer site located in Ashburn, VA .
U.S. Citizenship and ability to favorably pass a 5-year (BI) Background Investigationis required to begin work on the program.
What will you do in this role?
Conduct log analysis and triage in support of incident response.
Recognize attacker and APT activity, tactics, and procedures as indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be used to improve monitoring, analysis and incident response.
Develop and build security content, scripts, tools, or methods to enhance the incident investigation processes.
Work with key stakeholders to implement remediation plans in response to incidents.
Effectively investigative and identify root cause findings then communicate findings to stakeholders including technical staff, and leadership.
Flexible and adaptable self-starter with strong relationship-building skills
Strong problem-solving abilities with an analytic and qualitative eye for reasoning
Ability to independently prioritize and complete multiple tasks with little to no supervision
Emphasis on ability to succinctly and accurately capture technical details and summarize findings for less technical audiences.
These are required qualifications for this role...
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field.
Minimum of two years of professional experience in incident detection, response and remediation.
Minimum of one (1) but two (2) preferred years of specialized experience in one or more of the following areas:
Email security
Digital media forensic
Monitoring and detection
Incident Response
Vulnerability assessment and pen test
Cyber intelligence analysis
Extensive experience analyzing and synthesizing information with other relevant data sources, providing guidance and mentorship to others in cyber threat analysis and operations,
Evaluating, interpreting, and integrating all sources of information, and fusing computer network attack analyses with counterintelligence and law enforcement investigations.
Experience with aggregating and creating daily, weekly and monthly reports with emphasis on communication skills to accurately convey technical concepts to various audiences.
Must have at least one of the following certifications:
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner
(CASP)
CompTIA Cloud+ CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Security+ CompTIA Linux+ CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst (CySA+)
CompTIA Linux Network Professional (CLNP)
CompTIA Pentest+ CompTIA A+ CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
CompTIA Server+ GSEC - Security Essentials
GCIH - Incident Handler
GCIA - Intrusion Analyst
GCFA - Forensic Analyst
GPEN - Penetration
GWAPT - Web Application Penetration Tester
GCFE - Forensic Examiner
CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker
CHFI - Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
CSA - EC Council Certified SOC Analyst (Previously ECSA - EC-Council Certified Security Analyst)
ECIH - EC-Council Certified Incident Handler
CNDA - Certified Network Defense Architect
These are preferred qualifications for this role...
Ability to coordinate and communicate well with team leads and government personnel
Provide weekly status reports and requested documentation
Experience in cyber government, and/or federal law enforcement
Experience with the Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK framework
Original Posting Date:
2024-09-17
While 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 onlyand 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.
REQNUMBER: R-00143962
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.
