Leidos Holding
Senior Cyber Security Analyst / Elastic Detection Engineer
Leidos Holding, JBPHH, HI
Description
Leidos has a current job opportunity for a Senior Cyber Security Analyst/ Elastic Detection Engineer specializing in data integration, model development, and system architecture. Areas of focus would be working with Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) to develop, manage, and support scalable search and analytics solutions for the DISA GSM-O II program in Pearl Harbor , HI .
A successful candidate will have experience in cyber analysis/incident response and data onboarding, content development, configuration, troubleshooting, reporting, and visualizations . This role requires technical expertise in Elastic Stack, a deep understanding of SIEM architecture, and hands-on experience with data ingestion, tuning, and monitoring in secure environments .
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Cyber Security Analyst/ Elastic Detection Engineer develops SIEM/SOAR capabilities to support the team's Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) services. This will include developing, implementing, and executing standard procedures for the "front-end" operation within Elastic . They will also be responsible for content development to include reports, dashboards, analytic rules, filters, and metrics.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Original Posting Date: 2024-10-25While 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 $101,400.00 - $183,300.00
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.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits 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 here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Leidos has a current job opportunity for a Senior Cyber Security Analyst/ Elastic Detection Engineer specializing in data integration, model development, and system architecture. Areas of focus would be working with Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) to develop, manage, and support scalable search and analytics solutions for the DISA GSM-O II program in Pearl Harbor , HI .
A successful candidate will have experience in cyber analysis/incident response and data onboarding, content development, configuration, troubleshooting, reporting, and visualizations . This role requires technical expertise in Elastic Stack, a deep understanding of SIEM architecture, and hands-on experience with data ingestion, tuning, and monitoring in secure environments .
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Cyber Security Analyst/ Elastic Detection Engineer develops SIEM/SOAR capabilities to support the team's Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) services. This will include developing, implementing, and executing standard procedures for the "front-end" operation within Elastic . They will also be responsible for content development to include reports, dashboards, analytic rules, filters, and metrics.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor and optimize the performance of Elastic Stack clusters to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance.
- Work with site threat emulation/analytic development team to maximize detection opportunities referenced to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Customer Visualization Support: Support customer-driven visualization requirements and collaborate on data integration and Kibana dashboard development.
- Design, develop, and maintain custom dashboards using Elastic stack for monitoring and visualization of system metrics, logs, and traces .
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for Elastic Stack configurations, processes, and procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Active DoD Secret security clearance and ability to obtain TS/SCI
- DoD 8570 IAT level II or higher certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, SANS GSEC prior to starting.
- DoD 8570 CSSP-A level Certification such as CEH, CySA +, GCIA or other certification is required within 180 days of hire.
- Demonstrated commitment to training, self-study and maintaining proficiency in the technical cyber security domain.
- Bachelor's degree and 8 + years of prior relevant experience; additional work
- experience or Cyber courses/certifications may be substituted in lieu of degree.
- In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of Elastic Stack
- Strong written and oral communications skills and strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- An ability to think critically and work independently.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- CND experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization
- Advanced certifications in Elastic Stack or SIEM are preferred
- Strong knowledge of security information and event management (SIEM) systems, data pipelines, and threat detection methodologies.
- Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs).
- Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements.
- Unix/Linux command line experience.
- Scripting and programming experience such as PowerShell, bash, or python.
- Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense and/or Cyber Kill Chain
- methodology .
- Existing 8570 CSSP Analyst Certifications (CEH), CySA +, etc.
- Vendor specific certifications.
Original Posting Date: 2024-10-25While 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 $101,400.00 - $183,300.00
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.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
Pay and Benefits 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 here .
Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .
Commitment to Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.