Senior Incident Response Analyst

Job Description At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Our Digital Modernization Sector brings together our digital transformation and IT programs, allowing us to better serve our customers through scale and repeatability. Leidos has a critical need for a Senior Incident Response Analyst to support the DHS CISA Program. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Security Operations Center (SOC) Support Services is a US Government program responsible to monitor, detect, analyze, mitigate, and respond to cyber threats and adversarial activity on the DHS Enterprise. The DHS SOC has primary responsibility for monitoring and responding to security events and incidents detected at the Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) and Policy Enforcement Point (PEP) and is responsible for directing and coordinating detection and response activities performed by each Component SOC. Direction and coordination are achieved through a new shared DHS incident tracking system and other means of coordination and communication. Leidos is seeking a Senior Incident Response Analyst to join our team on this highly visible DHS CISA SOC Program. Responsibilities Coordinate investigation and response efforts throughout the Incident Response lifecycle Correlate and analyze events and data to determine scope of Cyber Incidents Acquire and analyze endpoint and network artifacts, volatile memory, malicious files/binaries and scripts Recognize attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures as potential indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be used to improve monitoring, analysis and Incident Response Develop, document, and maintain Incident Response process, procedures, workflows, and playbooks Tune and maintain security tools (EDR, IDS, SIEM, etc.) to reduce false positives and improve SOC detection capabilities Document Investigation and Incident Response actions taken in Case Management Systems and prepare formal Incident Reports Create metrics and determine Key Performance Indicators to drive maturity of SOC operations Develop security content such as scripts, signatures, and alerts Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related field and 12-15 years of related experience. Additional years of experience and/or cyber certifications may be considered in lieu of degree. In-depth knowledge of each phase of the Incident Response life cycle Expertise in Operating Systems (Windows/Linux) operations and artifacts Expertise in Enterprise Network Architectures to include routing/switching, common protocols (DHCP, DNS, etc.), and devices (Firewalls, Proxies, Load Balancers, VPN, etc.) Ability to recognize suspicious activity/events, common attacker TTPs, and perform logical analysis and research to determine root cause and scope of Incidents Expertise with Cyber Kill Chain and have utilized the ATT&CK Framework Scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, and/or Bash Ability to independently prioritize and complete multiple tasks with little to no supervision Flexible and adaptable self-starter with strong relationship-building skills Strong problem-solving abilities with an analytic and qualitative eye for reasoning Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to communicate with all levels of audiences (subordinates, peers & leadership) Candidate must have technical hands‑on experience in the areas of incident detection and response, malware analysis, or computer forensics All Department of Homeland Security SOC employees are required to favorably pass a 5-year (BI) Background Investigation Required certifications: SANS GIAC (GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GPEN, GCFE, GREM); CISSP; OSCP, OSCE, OSWP Preferred Qualifications Experience in cyber government and/or federal law enforcement FISMA systems Benefits Pay and benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement. Compensation ranges between $131,300.00 and $237,350.00 and is determined by responsibilities, education, experience, and other factors. Commitment to Non-Discrimination 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr