Cyber Tier 1 Shift Lead

Leidos
US - Mississippi - Stennis Space Center
June 21, 2024
IT

Description

Leidos is seeking a Cyber Tier 1 Shift Lead to join our team on a highly visible cyber security single-award IDIQ vehicle that provides Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) support, cyber analysis, application development, and a 24x7x365 support staff.

The DHS NOSC 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 shared DHS incident tracking system and other means of coordination and communication.

The Monitoring and Analysis team provide 24x7 support across 4 different shifts. We have front half shifts (day and night) and back half shifts (day and night). The front half shift will work 12-hour shifts from Sunday - Tuesday and alternating Wednesdays. The back half shift will work 12-hour shifts from Thursday - Saturday and alternating Wednesdays. Candidates must have the ability to work non-core hours, if necessary.

Duties include network security monitoring and detection, proactively searching for threats, inspecting traffic for anomalies and new malware patterns, investigating and analyzing logs, providing analysis and response to alerts, and documenting activity in NOSC investigations and Security Event Notifications (SENs).

Primary Responsibilities

Supervise and manage a small team (7-12) of Cyber Network Defense Analysts (CNDAs) within the NOSC in support of the government customer
Manage and conduct hands-on technical detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and remediation as a member of the Incident Response team
Guide and mentor peers and subordinates to provide cross training
Ensure accountability and punctuality of security analysts assigned to your shift
Capture cybersecurity metrics that support executive-level briefings (daily, weekly, monthly)
Articulate daily challenges to the Government Watch Officer (GWO)
Analyze web and host logs for indications of compromise
Remediate and coordinate the remediation of infected or compromised devices
Ensure shift continuity during call-outs and emergencies
Compile incident reports, executive summaries, and analysis reports of intrusions and/or security events
Document and update processes, workflows, and technical guides
Perform simple firewall rule changes (after training)

Basic Qualifications

BS Degree and 4-8 years of experience. Additional experience/training and or advanced cyber certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree

Military experience and training may be considered in lieu of degree
Experience conducting detailed technical analysis of Cybersecurity Events and Incidents
Must have current TS/SCI. In addition to specific security clearance requirements, all Department of Homeland Security SOC employees are required to obtain an Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance to support this program.
Must have one of the following certifications: CCNA-Security, CYSA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP

Preferred Qualifications

Malware reverse-engineering experience considered a plus
2+ years of experience as an operations/technical lead on similar projects (operations centers considered a plus)
Experience supporting 24x7 missions
Experience in network and cybersecurity design, engineering and operations
Experience with Service Desk support and operations
Experience with NIST SP 800 series or ISO 27000 series documents for information security management and risk assessment
Understanding of DevOps/Agile concepts and processes
Extensive KSAs in SOC methodologies and processes

Original Posting Date:

2024-06-21

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 $81,250.00 - $146,875.00

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.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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