Technical Lead – Cyber Threat Analysis

Leidos•Linthicum Heights, MD

18h

About The Position

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Are you ready to shape the future of global security? Are you ready to shape the future of global security? The Intelligence Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Technical Lead – Cyber Threat Analysis to work in our Linthicum, MD location. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your deep technical expertise in cyber threat analysis and intelligence operations in support of a U.S. Government partner. In this mission, we provide comprehensive analytical and technical support to enhance vulnerability disclosure processes, cyber collaboration initiatives, and threat intelligence sharing environments. You will lead highly skilled analysts conducting complex investigations into advanced cyber threats affecting national security interests. This position offers the opportunity to directly influence operational decision-making through high-impact analytical products and technical leadership. Join a team where your "greatest work" isn't just a slogan—it’s our daily standard. Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award. Security Clearance: Active DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 10 or more years of experience leading technical cyber intelligence or threat analysis efforts. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience supervising analytical teams supporting federal cyber missions
Experience conducting all-source cyber intelligence analysis
Experience using scanning and threat analysis tools to pivot on indicators (MD5, SHA1, file metadata, etc.)
Experience with OSINT and classified intelligence processes
Experience conducting malware and network analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Active DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Computer Science, or related field
Experience analyzing Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors
Industry certifications such as GCIA, GCTI, CISSP, or CEH
Experience supporting collaborative threat-sharing environments
Experience producing serialized intelligence products
Preferred Tool Experience
VirusTotal and similar scanning platforms
Malware analysis tools
Link analysis software
Threat intelligence platforms
Network traffic analysis tools
Data visualization and fusion platforms

Responsibilities

The Technical Lead conducts comprehensive research and analysis on complex cyber threat issues using diverse intelligence sources and methodologies.
Responsibilities include identifying emerging trends, threat actor behaviors, vulnerabilities, and adversary techniques while maintaining accurate and defensible analytical records.
The Technical Lead manages complex technical projects from start to finish, developing work plans, assigning analytical tasks, managing timelines, and ensuring quality of outputs.
They establish and refine methodologies for data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of operational requirements.
This role involves developing technical recommendations, engaging stakeholders to gather requirements, and representing mission capabilities in collaborative forums.
The individual prepares intelligence reports, technical briefings, and executive presentations while facilitating consensus across partners.