Cyber Incident Response Analyst

Leidos

4.1

(20)

Ashburn, VA

Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.
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    Position summary

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    • Identify threat actor TTPs, post-compromise behaviors, and insider threats through data analysis

    • Create and modify SIEM dashboards to visualize findings and monitor activity

    • Drive implementation and enhancement of tools, frameworks, and methodologies

    • Promote best practices in incident response, cybersecurity analysis, case management, and SOC operations

    • Monitor external sources (e.g., CERTs, vendor sites) to stay current on cyber threat conditions

    • Advocate for automation and process efficiency improvements

    • Mentor junior analysts to elevate team capabilities and deliver high-quality work

    • Build trust and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders

    Basic Qualifications

    • Active TS/SCI clearance; must also obtain a favorable DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) determination

    • Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering from an ABET or NCAE-C designated institution

    • Minimum 8-12 of experience in incident detection/response, malware analysis, or cyber forensics

      • A bachelor's degree may substitute for up to 1 year of experience
      • A master's degree may substitute for up to 2 years of experience
    • At least two certifications from the following: Security+, PenTest+, Cloud+, GSEC, CEH, CCE, CFR, CySA+, GCFA, GCIA, GCIH, GDSA, GICSP

    • Advanced experience in CIRT and/or SOC operations for large enterprises

    • Deep understanding of the Incident Response lifecycle

    • Familiarity with Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain, and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks

    • Knowledge of enterprise network architecture, protocols (DHCP, DNS, HTTP), and devices (firewalls, proxies, VPNs)

    • Expertise in Windows and Linux operating systems and artifacts

    • Strong grasp of industry standards and best practices for incident response and SOC operations

    • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

    • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

    • Must be a U.S. Citizen

    Preferred Qualifications

    • In-depth knowledge of current and emerging cybersecurity technologies

    • Hands-on experience in Protect, Detect, Respond, and Sustain functions within a CIRT

    • Strong understanding of cyber threat lifecycle, attack vectors, and adversary TTPs

    • Experience monitoring and responding to threats in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.)

    • Completion of military cyber training courses: 4-11-C32-255S (CP), 4C-255N (CP), or 4C-255A (CP)

    Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

    We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

    Original Posting:
    October 6, 2025

    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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

    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.

    Why you should apply for a job to Leidos:

  • 4.1/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.3/5 in supportive management
  • 70% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% would recommend this company to other women
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Women’s Network is one of nine employee resources groups that provides support for onboarding, networking & professional development.
  • Leidos offers programs to help employees prepare for over 95 industry-standard professional and technical certifications.
  • Leidos offers a voluntary well–being benefit program to help support employees on their personal wellness journey and earn rewards.