Hiring: Cyber Defense Analyst Company: Leidos Location: Suitland, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 13:28:23 Target Skills & Keywords : C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Penetration Testing, Perl, PowerShell, Python, Ruby, SIEM, Security Clearance, Splunk About the job Experience: •Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, or a related area of study desired with 4+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. •4+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Required Skills: •Leidos is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst (1st Shift) •To join a mission focused team supporting the Navy's cybersecurity environment at the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) Hopper Global Communications Center (HGCC) in Suitland, MD. •This is a 1st shift position with regular work hours of 0730 – 1530. Occasional floater shifts or coverage outside of these hours may be required based on program and staffing needs. •Perform first line monitoring of security tools and conduct initial analysis of alerts for TS/SCI networks, including JWICS, ATLAS, and other networks for which HGCC is responsible. •Monitor organizational cybersecurity tools for alerts, anomalies, and indicators of compromise. •Investigate and perform initial technical analysis of cybersecurity alerts and events, escalating potential incidents to Tier 2 as appropriate. •Create, update, and manage incident and event tickets within the approved ticketing system. •Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify potential malicious activity and emerging threats. Qualifications: •Concentrated experience in the CND discipline, regardless of degree. •Knowledge of scripting and coding languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, PowerShell, C, C++, and Java. •Knowledge of penetration testing and red team tactics, techniques, and procedures, as well as tools such as Kali, SamuraiWTF, Nmap, Burp Suite, sqlmap, and Metasploit. •Knowledge of ticketing systems, report writing, and intelligence gathering, analysis, and dissemination techniques specific to cybersecurity. •Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills. •Must possess one of the following certifications or obtain one within 30 days of accepting an offer: CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA Cloud+, EC Council CEH, GIAC GCIA, GIAC GCIH, GICSP, or Cisco CyberOps. •If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Compensation: •$87,100 - $157,450 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!