Cyber Security Watch Officer

Leidos

Ft. Meade, MD, US
Base: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00; bonus/equity: not ...
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Cyber incident triage and handling
Network defense and assurance
24x7 operational environment experience
** Leidos is seeking a Mid-Shift Cyber Security Watch Officer to join their team in Ft. Meade, MD. The role involves monitoring and managing cyber security incidents, providing technical oversight, and producing situational awareness briefings, all while working a compressed workweek schedule. **

Job Summary

  • Serve as a Cyber Security Watch Officer supporting the DISA Joint Operations Center Network Assurance team with responsibilities including cyber incident handling and network defense.
  • This position offers a compressed workweek with mid-shift hours from 9pm to 7am, Wednesday through Saturday, requiring the ability to work independently and make immediate security decisions.
  • Leidos emphasizes innovation and speed in cybersecurity operations, seeking candidates who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Leidos is seeking a Mid-Shift Cyber Security Watch Officer to join their team in Ft. Meade, MD. The role involves monitoring and managing cyber security incidents, providing technical oversight, and producing situational awareness briefings, all while working a compressed workweek schedule. **

Salary

Base: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cyber incident triage and handling
  • Network defense and assurance
  • 24x7 operational environment experience
  • Threat detection and analysis
  • DoD Cyber Security Service Provider methodology
  • Indicators of Compromise (IOC) analysis
  • Technical oversight of information security services

Nice-to-have

  • Prior Military IT or Intelligence Community experience
  • Experience with DoD NIPR and SIPR networks
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multitask under pressure
  • Motivated and initiative driven
  • Understanding of Cyber Kill Chain methodology
  • Mentoring and training junior personnel

Key Requirements

  • BA degree or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification
  • CSSP-A certification within 180 days of start
  • Experience in Computer Incident Response organization

Work Rights

Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance

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