Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Leidos•Shiloh, IL

1d•$87,100 - $157,450•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking proactive defenders for a critical role safeguarding the nation's most sensitive digital landscapes. As a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst on our 24x7 front-line security operations team, you will be directly responsible for defending mission environments against the world's sophisticated and persistent cyber threats. This role demands exceptional critical thinking, a deep-seated adversary mindset, and a self-motivated drive to excel in a high-stakes mission.

Requirements

Must have an active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or higher) certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, or SANS GSEC (or equivalent 8140 requirements).
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 CSSP-Analyst level certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+, GCIA, or equivalent) within 180 days of hire.
Solid foundation in networking principles, including packet analysis, common ports/protocols, traffic flow, the OSI model, and defense-in-depth architecture.
Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience (Equivalent professional work or military experience will be considered in lieu of a degree)
Commutable distance (within 2 hours) or ability to self-relocate to Scott AFB, IL.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working within a TS/SCI operational environment, DISA, or other specialized DoD agencies.
Experience applying intelligence-driven defense strategies utilizing the MITRE ATT&CK or Cyber Kill Chain frameworks against known APT intrusion sets.
In-depth experience utilizing SIEM/SOAR platforms to perform behavioral and statistical analysis across multiple log types within a classified network.
Knowledge or experience in defending classified cloud environments (e.g., AWS Secret/Top Secret, Azure Government Secret/Top Secret).
Basic scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to automate routine analytical tasks.

Responsibilities

Conduct investigation and triage of security alerts from endpoints, IDS/IPS, NetFlow, and custom sensors to identify and neutralize threats within our mission spaces.
Perform deep-dive analysis of extensive, highly-classified log files, pivoting between disparate datasets and correlating evidence to support complex incident investigations against nation-state actors.
Produce detailed technical findings and reports for high-level stakeholders, documenting adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
Integrate and operationalize highly-classified threat intelligence feeds and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) into security sensors and SIEM platforms.
Collaborate closely with specialized incident response teams and ensure timely, precise communication of security incidents to mission partners.