Job #: R-00156347-OTHLOC-PL-2D0132
Location: Aurora, Colorado
Category: Cyber Operations
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift: Day
Remote Type: No Remote
Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
External Referral Program: Eligible
Referral Bonus Amount: $1,000
Sector: National Security
Description

YOUR GREATEST WORK IS AHEAD!

The Multi-domain Solutions Division (MDS) within the Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a skilled Cyber Analyst II to join a new cyber security program and play a key role in supporting government-critical systems. You will be part of a program that oversees development, integration, delivery, and operations and maintenance of IT managed security services, which encompasses support to monitor the cybersecurity threat and security posture situational awareness for the enterprise. This opportunity is in anticipation of a future contract award!

• Monitor, analyze, and protect organization’s information systems and networks.
• Identify, mitigate, and respond to cyber threats while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and frameworks.
• Apply strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to safeguarding critical systems and sensitive data.
• Monitor network traffic, system logs, and security alerts to identify potential threats, anomalies, or suspicious activities.
• Use Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight, or QRadar) to aggregate and analyze security events.
• Investigate and escalate security incidents, including malware infections, phishing attempts, and unauthorized access.
• Respond to and mitigate cybersecurity incidents following established incident response protocols.
• Perform root cause analysis of security breaches and recommend remediation strategies.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to contain and recover from incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability scans using tools like Nessus, Qualys, or OpenVAS and report findings.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments and security audits of systems, applications, and networks.
• Support security accreditation and certification processes.
• Validate system configurations and ensure alignment with organizational cybersecurity policies.
• Document incident reports, threat analysis findings, and remediation steps.
• Prepare and deliver security metrics, reports, and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed records of security operations to support audits and compliance.
• Assist in developing and delivering cybersecurity awareness training to employees.
• Work closely with cybersecurity engineers, system administrators, and developers to implement security best practices.
• Collaborate with external organizations, such as government agencies, contractors, or threat intelligence providers, to enhance cybersecurity posture.