Technical Lead - Cyber Intelligence Operations
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Job description
Are you ready to shape the future of global security? The Intelligence Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Technical Lead - Cyber Intelligence Operations to work in our Linthicum, MD location. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your cyber intelligence expertise in support of a U.S. Government partner conducting advanced investigative and analytical operations. In this mission, we provide comprehensive operational, analytical, and technical support to enable mission success across cyber investigations and national-level intelligence initiatives. You will lead a team of analysts and technical experts conducting complex cyber analysis in support of high-priority national security objectives. This role provides the opportunity to directly influence operational outcomes through advanced intelligence methodologies and technical leadership.
Join a team where your "greatest work" isn't just a slogan-it's our daily standard.
Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.
Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.
What you'll be doing:
The Technical Lead conducts and oversees comprehensive research and analysis on complex cyber intelligence issues using diverse sources and methodologies. This includes in-depth research utilizing open-source intelligence, classified reporting, technical telemetry, stakeholder consultations, and data analysis to support investigative and operational priorities. Responsibilities include identifying emerging threats, trends, and vulnerabilities while maintaining accurate and defensible analytical records.
The Technical Lead manages complex analytical projects from start to finish, developing project plans, assigning tasks, and managing timelines and dependencies. This role establishes technical methodologies for collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring intelligence products meet operational requirements. The individual engages stakeholders to gather mission requirements, provide technical recommendations, and represent program capabilities in collaborative forums. They prepare serialized intelligence products, operational reports, and executive briefings while facilitating technical consensus across partners.
Needed Experience, Skills, and Education, On-Site Operations Coordinating Leadership Writing Data Analysis Project Management Cyber Security Innovation Influencing Skills Research Problem Solving Timelines Technical Support Cyber Threat Intelligence Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance) Market Data Equities Human Intelligence Signals Intelligence Open Source Intelligence Intelligence Analysis Medical Telemetry Cyber Investigations Ancient History
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 10 or more years of experience leading technical or intelligence analysis teams. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experience supporting all-source cyber intelligence operations
- Experience using intelligence analysis methodologies (HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT integration)
- Experience developing cyber investigative methodologies
- Experience writing serialized intelligence products and operational reports
- Experience managing project scope, cost, risk, and schedule
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Clearance Needed:
U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:
- Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, or related field.
- Experience supporting Intelligence Community missions.
- Experience analyzing Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors.
- Familiarity with interagency coordination processes.
Preferred Tool Experience:
- Threat intelligence platforms
- Link analysis software
- Open-source research tools
- Malware analysis platforms
- Data fusion and visualization tools
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Benefits & conditions
Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .
