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# Cyber Analyst

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Lawton, OK, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Network Analysis, Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security, Linux, Firmware, Design of User Interfaces, Integrated Development Environments, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Packet, Key Management, Network Architecture, Network Forensics, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Wireshark, Computer Network Operations, Mitre Att&ck, Cyber Threat Analysis
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/leidos/cyber-analyst-2c43b2

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in cybersecurity or similar degree and 4- 8 years of relevant experience. Will consider experience in lieu of a degree
 * Minimum 4+ years of professional experience in Cyber Security

 * Minimum 2+ years of professional experience as a SOC operator

 * Intermediate to Expert knowledge of Linux

 * A good understanding of networking - protocols at all layers of the networking stack and network architecture accompanied with various tooling needed for network analysis such as Wireshark.

 * Intermediate to Expert knowledge of host-based forensics, telemetry generation, and low-level artifacts (like memory, processes, and network packet analysis).

 * Moderate ability to produce scripts for testing
 * Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications :

 * Experience analyzing low-level system artifacts, memory forensics, or firmware/embedded system security.

 * Familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework and mapping telemetry to specific adversary behaviors.

 * Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment alongside software engineers.

 * GIAC Certified Detection Engineer (GCDE)

 * GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) / GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)

## Description

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Cyber Analyst in our INTEL Sector's Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security, * Perform Threat Intelligence Integration and Research reporting on detection gaps within our problem set while staying current on TTPs, vulnerabilities, and SOC technologies

 * Detection Engineering & Tuning analyzing false positives/negatives and providing feedback to developers so they can tweak detection algorithms for accuracy and operational relevance

 * Bridge the gap between defensive operations and software engineering by conducting training sessions and walkthroughs using simulated SOC scenarios

 * Participate in sprint planning and product roadmap discussions to ensure the "operator perspective" is baked into software requirements

 * Provide input on UI/UX for analyst efficiency and reduce cognitive load during high-stress alerts