SOC Analyst Job at Leidos, Odenton, MD

cmZhaU5pMUF5OHU1QUtGbEIvdXd0UmxpdHc9PQ==
  • Leidos
  • Odenton, MD

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Leidos is seeking a SOC Analyst to join our team at Ft. Meade, MD. In this role you will provide security infrastructure operations support and interfacing across the program. This support includes Microsoft cybersecurity solutions and related technologies. The successful candidate for this position is a highly motivated individual, with a strong IT security background who excels integrating, operating, and deploying security technology and solutions and interacts well with both internal teams and clients.

PROGRAM SUMMARY:
The Defense Enclave Services contract will unify the DOD Fourth Estate Defense Agencies and Field Activities’ common use information technology systems, personnel, functions and program elements under the direction of DISA’s Fourth Estate Network Optimization program office.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: 

  • Must hold an active Secret security clearance. (US Citizenship required)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide SOC and Incident Response support, including coordination, execution, and implementation of all actions required for the containment, eradication, and recovery measures for events and incidents.
  • Monitor and reply to events and alerts from the SIEM, monitoring tools, and other network tools.
  • Investigate events of interest and escalating to senior NOC / SOC members.
  • Drive incidents from discovery to closure and reporting, with comprehension of escalation procedures and criteria.
  • Categorize incidents & events, and partner with appropriate authorities in the production of security incident reports.
  • Coordinate with other DISA organizations, activities, and other services as appropriate to de-conflict blue / red team activity with open incidents/events.
  • Build timelines, documents, briefings, and other products as required to inform stakeholders of incident response actions, analysis, and the impact of both adversary activity and blue force response actions.
  • While not in a period of incident response, you will conduct continuous exercises and dry runs to improve response outcomes in the event of a cyber-incident.
  • Provide cybersecurity root-cause analysis in support of any tickets for which it fails to meet the Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs). This root-cause analysis will include documenting recommendations for corrective action.
  • Provide enterprise recommendations to Leidos and DISA leadership to remediate environment wide issues, support continuous process improvement, and report analysis.
  • Investigate compromised endpoints, identifying IOCs within the environment and conveying to users and other teams impact of discovered events.


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
  • Must have an active DoD IAT Level II certification, prior to start (e.g. Sec+, CISSP).
  • Systems administration experience - desktop and server systems connected to local and wide area networks.
  • Troubleshooting skills and knowledge of a troubleshooting methodology.
  • Incident Response Experience.
  • Knowledge Management skills to follow and create documentation.
  • KQL/Office 365 Incident response experience.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Certifications such as CySA, CEH, GCIA, or GCIH.
  • Threat Hunting experience against MITRE T Codes
  • Experience with enterprise antivirus solutions.
  • Experience with vulnerability scanners. 
  • Incident Response Certification.

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Original Posting: October 7, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While 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 $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

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.

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Night shift,

Similar Jobs

MRINetwork Jobs

Licensed Wellness Coach Job at MRINetwork Jobs

 ...Urology Health Fully Licensed/Certified Wellness Coach What were looking for: We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Wellness Coach to join our team at Urology Health, where we are dedicated to transforming lives through holistic health approaches.... 

Hilton Grand Vacations

Mid Level Maintenance Technician - Branson Cedars Job at Hilton Grand Vacations

 ...texturing, drywall, staining, knockdown and popcorn ceilings. Interacts with guest for problem resolution. Basic appliance troubleshooting and repair Basic air-conditioning controls Intermediate skills in drywall, painting/staining and wall vinyl repairs. Troubleshoot... 

Talent4Health

Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Job at Talent4Health

 ...Job Description Talent4Health is seeking a travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a travel job in Windsor, Vermont. Job Description & Requirements ~ Specialty: RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist ~ Discipline: Allied Health Professional ~... 

BuzzClan

Medical Coder Job at BuzzClan

 ...4 onsite days per month based on educational needs, site meetings, and workflow Equipment: Provided Interviews: 1st round remote; 2nd round in person **Temp to Perm Opportunity** Job Summary The Risk Adjustment Coder / Coding Educator provides education... 

The Cleaning Authority

Housekeeper/House Cleaner Job at The Cleaning Authority

 ...Join The Cleaning Authority The Cleaning Authority is the best of the best! We do honest, hard, and fulfilling work! You don't have...  ...that you must be AWESOME!! Our teammates benefit from cleaning services on a regular Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule....