Cyber Security Watch Officer - Evenings

Leidos • Washington DC, DC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Digital Modernization sector is seeking a Cyber Security Watch Officer to support the GSM-O effort at the Pentagon. The position supports the Joint Network Operation and Support Center (JNOSC) and the J6 Penetration Handling, Incident, System Health (PHISH) task order, providing IT products, services, and solutions to the Pentagon and other Department of Defense offices and agencies. The role focuses on cyber defense and network assurance, including event triage, cyber incident handling, network analysis, threat detection, trend analysis, metric development, vulnerability information dissemination, and application of the DoD Cyber Security Service Provider methodology.

This is an evening-shift role in a 24/7 operating environment. Shift assignments are generally static but may change based on program needs, contract requirements, staffing levels, and employee preference. Weekend work may be required. New hires begin with a brief weekday day-shift ramp-up period.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret security clearance, with ability to obtain TS/SCI; active TS/SCI is preferred.
• DoD 8570 IAT II or higher certification, such as Security+ CE or equivalent, before starting.
• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of professional experience; additional military or relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Cyber Network Defense experience covering Protect, Detect, Respond, and Sustain within a Computer Incident Response organization.
• Demonstrated understanding of network threat and attack life cycles, attack vectors, and exploitation methods, with understanding of intelligence-driven defense and/or Cyber Kill Chain methodology.
• Experience working in a 24/7 environment.
• Availability for shift work, including weekends, and flexibility to accommodate shift modifications.

Nice To Haves

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support the JNOSC Battle Captain and Cyber Center Security Chief with cyber defense and network assurance issues.
• Oversee network defense operations and understand the operations process flow and execution.
• Maintain awareness of relevant directives, orders, alerts, and messages.
• Prepare and deliver daily situational-awareness and operational-update briefings.
• Serve as the Defensive Cybersecurity subject matter expert during 24/7 operations.
• Perform event triage, cyber incident handling, network analysis, threat detection, trend analysis, metric development, and vulnerability information dissemination.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level