Maintain regular face-to-face interaction with the customer; handle issues when they are raised by the customer with little or no supervision.
Positively influence team performance by improving CESO processes and procedures.
Ensure system checks are performed in a timely manner and that documentation is complete and accurate.
Assist senior analysts and/or managers with forecasting and modeling current threats.
Develop a strong rapport with the customer and serve as a trustworthy network defense analyst.
Collaborate with infrastructure, storage, database, and application teams to align network defense monitoring with CESO's operational requirements as the program transitions to its secure cloud environment.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience; additional experience, education, or training may be considered in lieu of degree.
Active TS/SCI security clearance required for this position.
DoDD 8140 IAT Level II (or Level III) certification (e.g., Security+ CE).
Strong computing systems knowledge with Windows, Red Hat, Cloud (AWS, Azure), and particularly networking, including communication protocols and familiarity with common security elements such as IDS/IPS systems and firewalls.
Experience with implementing application/hardware security settings using vendor and DISA best business practices.
Candidate may be asked to obtain a CI Polygraph in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior CND experience, ideally within a large enterprise or DoD/IC program environment.
Experience monitoring intrusion detection and computer network defense appliances, applications, and analyzing associated alerts.
Experience documenting analysis and providing response recommendations in a ticketing/case management system.
Experience reviewing system logs manually and using automatic SIEMs tools (e.g., SPLUNK, Elastic) and performing network log analysis.
Prior experience with DISA and DISA's support to mission partners.
An Understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity concepts as they apply to secure cloud migrations.
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Original Posting
September 22, 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00
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.
