Cybersecurity Analyst

Leidos Holding$87K — $157K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • Active DoD TS/SCI clearance; eligible for C/I Polygraph.
  • DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security +ce required.
  • Experience in Joint Command and/or Operations Center operations.
  • Deep understanding of military decision-making processes and orders.
  • Proficiency in Windows desktop and server operating systems.
  • Strong communication skills, particularly in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive enterprise cybersecurity strategies for DOD infrastructure.
  • Analyze technologies and policies for detecting and mitigating vulnerabilities.
  • Prepare and deliver briefings for high-ranking military leadership.
  • Conduct cyber situational awareness activities and provide analytical recommendations.
  • Offer enterprise-wide cybersecurity threat analysis and defense strategies.

Benefits

  • Work in a high-stakes, dynamic operations environment for DISA.
  • Engage in strategic defense initiatives impacting national security.
  • Professional development opportunities within the military technology sector.
Full Job Description
This position will support the DISA GSM-O II Task Number 07 (TN07) Joint Force Headquarters DODIN. GSM-O II provides network operations and cyber defense support to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in support of the DoD and COCOMs. The selected candidate shall provide a stabilizing force to the high intensity, high tempo operations center. In depth technical knowledge, management, and analytic skills address senior command requirements, subordinate command information requirements, as well as supplements operations during a time of need.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Provide holistic enterprise defensive strategies for enterprise cyber security capabilities implemented within the infrastructure of the DoD Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) to include but not limited to Cloud, network boundaries, cross domains, and varying endpoint technologies.
  • Provide analysis of architectures, technologies, policies, information and analytic data used to determine prevention, detection, and mitigation of anomalous activity, vulnerabilities and inefficiencies.
  • Prepare and perform briefings appropriate for senior leadership (i.e., general officer or flag officer)
  • Perform cyber situational awareness activities and provide analysis and recommendations of situation awareness capabilities.
  • Provide enterprise-wide cybersecurity, threat analysis, countermeasures and defensive strategies across a multi-tiered, porous domain inclusive of Cloud, federated regional gateways, cross domain peering points, internet access points, and endpoints.


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 4+ years of prior relevant experience.
  • Currently possess an active DoD TS/SCI clearance and eligible for C/I Polygraph.
  • Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security +ce.
  • Experience at Joint Command and/or Operations Center.
  • In-depth understanding of military orders and the military decision-making process.
  • Proficient in Windows Desktop 7/ 8/ 8.1/ 10
  • Knowledge of Windows server 2003/ 2008/ 2012 R2
  • Ability to work in a virtual environment such as Microsoft Teams
  • Knowledge of and a proficiency in using Computer and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
  • Knowledge of policy development and maintenance
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to speak clearly and effectively with customers and technical personnel in high-stress situations
  • A solid understanding of IP addressing and subnetting
  • Understanding of key network monitoring protocols
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite • Knowledge of Microsoft server operating systems, VMWare and Cisco network devices


Preferred Qualifications
  • Senior leader engagements
  • Experience with DISA and DoD Networks
  • Experience with technical and/or military writing


Original Posting:
July 9, 2026

For 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.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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.

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