Adelphi MD US 20783
Description
The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos is currently seeking a Cyber Security Watch Officer to join their team in Adelphi, MD.
This position provides technical expertise to C5ISR Cyber Solutions Branch (DCSB) Security Operations Center (SOC). Beyond advising and guiding technical matters, this position is tasked with driving the implementation and adoption of new tools, research, capabilities, frameworks, and methodologies while ensuring those already in use are implemented, utilized properly, and improved.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This person will serve as a Cyber Security Watch Officer (CSWO) on the Defensive Cyber Solutions Branch (DCSB) DCO program supporting the Army C5ISR CSSP. CSWOs are principally engaged in the triage of events, cyber incident handling, trend analysis, metric development, vulnerability information dissemination, and the DoD Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) methodology.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support all Cyber Defense issues to include making recommendations regarding Indicators of Compromise (IOC), malicious cyber activity, and the overall security posture of our networks. Provide oversight of information security services and customer support initiatives.
Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of a broad range of DCO information. Use sound judgment to generate, evaluate, and execute alternative courses of action. Produce timely, effective, decision-quality recommendations to support senior CSSP SOC leadership.
Oversee all network defense operations and be familiar with the operations process flow and execution. Coordinate and collaborate with internal/external elements and mission partners to share the understanding and impact of day-to-day malicious cyber activity.
Maintain awareness of all pertinent directives, orders, alerts, and messages to include the preparation and delivery of daily situational awareness and operational update briefings to CSSP Senior Leadership.
Serve as Defensive Cybersecurity SME during operations. Requires the ability to think independently and make decisions/recommendations which will have an immediate effect on the security of our networks.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience or Master’s degree and 2+ years of experience. Additional years of experience is also accepted in lieu of a degree.
Military background or relevant experience in a DOD-environment
Strong understanding of military operations, reporting structure, and communication procedures.
Prior experience leading teams in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Basic understanding of the life cycle of threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intelligence driven defense.
Able to work independently and as part of a team to communicate information to different audiences (ranging from contractors to flag-level/SES personnel).
Must have a DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) to start. CSSP certification is required within 90 days of start.
Must have an active Secret Clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Original Posting:
March 27, 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00
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.
Leidos / Equal Opportunity Employer
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