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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Security Analyst - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Unix, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Intrusion Detection Systems, OSI Models, Network Security, NetFlow, Packet Analyzer, SAP (Applications), Security Information and Event Management, TCP/IP, Google Cloud, Mitre Att&ck, Hardware Infrastructure, Cyber Warfare, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9120483/cyber-security-analyst ## About the Role Required Certifications: Baseline certification (Security+ CE) and CSSP-Infrastructure Support, * Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of relevant cybersecurity experience. * Hands-on experience using an enterprise Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform. * Experience analyzing high volumes of security logs and network data, including NetFlow and/or full packet capture. * Experience with network traffic and packet analysis. * Strong understanding of TCP/IP, common ports and protocols, network traffic flows, the OSI model, system administration, defense-in-depth, and network security technologies. * Understanding of cloud security concepts and considerations. * Familiarity with Unix-based systems. * Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, mission-focused SOC environment. * Baseline certification (Security+ CE) and CSSP-Infrastructure Support certification at start. * U.S. citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance with SAP Eligibility. Preferred Qualifications: You don't need to check every box below. We'd especially like to hear from candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas: * Cybersecurity experience across Protect, Detect, Respond, and Sustain functions within a Computer Incident Response or Security Operations organization. * Experience working in a 24x7 SOC or cyber operations environment. * Understanding of the cyber threat lifecycle, attack vectors, exploitation techniques, and adversary behavior. * Familiarity with intelligence-driven defense, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, and/or related threat frameworks. * Experience analyzing advanced attacker TTPs and indicators of compromise. * Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable reports. * A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced operational environment. ## Description Our team protects a diverse, multi-tenant environment spanning on-premises infrastructure and leading cloud platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Oracle Cloud, and SaaS environments. 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