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In this role, you will be directly responsible for defending Department of Defense (DoD) networks against sophisticated, rapidly evolving cyber threats.\nPrimary Responsibilities:\nInvestigate and triage security alerts generated from endpoints, IDS/IPS, NetFlow data, and custom sensors to identify suspicious activity.\nAnalyze extensive log files, pivot between diverse datasets, and correlate evidence to support incident investigations, producing detailed technical findings and reports.\nMonitor and integrate DoD and open-source threat intelligence feeds and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) into security sensors and SIEM platforms.\nCollaborate closely with incident response teams and ensure timely, clear communication of security incidents to customers and USCYBERCOM.\nKey Skillsets We Are Looking For:\nSOC Experience: You understand the operational flow, high tempo demands, and rigorous standards of a 24x7 Security Operations Center. You are comfortable executing structured incident triage and escalation protocols.\nCritical Thinking & Adversary Mindset: You possess the ability to look beyond the surface of an alert. You excel at correlating disparate data points, analyzing raw packet data, and conducting deep-dive investigation of complex security events to uncover sophisticated malicious activity.\nDemonstrated Self-Motivation: You are a self-starter who takes active ownership of your professional development. Whether pursuing advanced certifications, researching emerging threat vectors, or mastering new tools, you drive your own growth.\nThrives on Change: The threat landscape and tactical priorities shift constantly. You demonstrate high operational adaptability, viewing unexpected shifts as opportunities to excel, and seamlessly pivot to adopt new processes, security tools, and analytical methodologies to counter evolving adversaries or challenges.\nShift & Operational Requirements:\nPredictable Work-Life Balance: To support your well-being, we utilize a predictable five-day, 8-hour shift structure.\nShift Options to Fit Your Lifestyle: Our 24x7 mission requires continuous coverage, but it also provides the opportunity to align your work hours with your personal routine. Key coverage windows include:Day Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM\nSwing Shift: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM \nMid Shift: 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM\n\nFlexibility: We highly value your work-life balance and make every effort to honor your shift preferences whenever possible. While final assignments must ensure critical program requirements are met, we strive to manage scheduling with a balanced approach that respects our team members' personal needs alongside mission readiness.\nRequired Qualifications:\nClearance: Active DoD Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.\nBaseline Certification: Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or higher) certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, or SANS GSEC (or equivalent 8140 requirements).\nSpecialized Certification: Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 CSSP-Analyst level certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+, GCIA, or equivalent) within 180 days of hire.\nTechnical Core: Solid foundation in networking principles, including packet analysis, common ports/protocols, traffic flow, the OSI model, and defense-in-depth architecture.\nExperience & Education:Level I: Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience (Equivalent professional work or military experience will be considered in lieu of a degree)\nLevel II: Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience (Equivalent professional work or military experience will be considered in lieu of a degree).\n\nLocation: Commutable distance (within 2 hours) or ability to self-relocate to Scott AFB, IL.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nPrior experience working within Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) or DOD Environments.\nExperience applying intelligence-driven defense strategies utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK or Cyber Kill Chain frameworks, including a deep understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).\nIn-depth experience utilizing SIEM/SOAR platforms to perform behavioral and statistical analysis across multiple log types.\nKnowledge or experience in defending cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) or administering enterprise mobile security (MDM, MAM, MTD).\nBasic scripting and programming skills to automate routine analytical tasks.\nIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.\nOriginal Posting:\nAugust 29, 2026For U.S. Positions: 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.\n Pay Range:\nPay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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