The Leidos Digital Modernization sector is continuously looking for UAM Analysts interested in joining the GSM-O effort in Alexandria, VA. We hire for these roles on an ongoing basis and our recruiting team will contact applicants as positions become available.

This position will serve as a member of the J6 User Activity Monitoring (UAM) Team. Our UAM Analysts triage, analyze, and assess alerts and document and report findings through a case management system and further shared with impacted parties for follow-on analysis. Our team continually deploys, maintains, and tunes countermeasures in response to new or changing insider threat tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).

Primary Responsibilities:

Triage and analyze UAM alertsDocument and report findings to impacted organizationsProvide information to the UAM lead for customer trending and reportingCreate and implement countermeasures to specific weaknesses against known adversarial TTPsSupport meetings where UAM representation is neededProvide recommendations to contractor and government leadership on ways to improve the UAM program

Required Clearance and Certifications:

Must have active DoD TS/SCI clearance

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of professional experience; additional years of military service or relevant job experience may be considered in lieu of degreeAt least 1 year of incident response experienceAt least 6 months of UAM or insider threat detection experienceDemonstrated experience with UAM capabilities and common insider threat TTPsDemonstrated knowledge of network traffic and communications, including known ports and servicesDemonstrated experience in coordinating with external organizations, especially Law Enforcement and Counter IntelligenceKnowledge of incident handling procedures
 

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of core current cybersecurity technologies as well as emerging capabilitiesDemonstrated understanding of the life cycle of cybersecurity threats (internal and external), attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set TTPsKnowledge of computer security principles and DoD security protocolsMotivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findingsDemonstrated experience with the Windows operating system and other operating systems (e.g., Linux or Unix)Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, and/or MITRE ATT&CK frameworkCertifications that satisfy DoD-8570 IAT Level II and CSSP Analyst

About our Program:
Through the J6 Penetration Handling, Incident, System Health (PHISH) support services task order on the GSM-O contract, we provide IT products, services and solutions to the Pentagon and other DoD offices and agencies for them to meet mission and business requirements. Our Cybersecurity team performs cyber defensive actions in support of J6 to prevent, detect, respond and recover from adversarial activities.

About Leidos:
Leidos makes the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering, and science. At Leidos, we offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We believe in doing what’s right and treating people right – always. Our corporate values, and the culture they foster, reflect that. At Leidos, culture is not just what we do — it’s how we do it. Our people, our environment and our values make all the difference. We believe diversity and inclusion create the cohesive and collaborative teams that drive innovation. Differences in thought, style, backgrounds, and opinions are valued here. 

We recognize that pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers, including competitive salaries, healthcare coverage and wellness programs, immediately vested 401k, income protection, flexible paid leave programs, and professional development and education assistance. For more insight into life at Leidos, visit us at leidos.com/careers/life.

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Original Posting Date:2024-10-25

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 $81,250.00 - $146,875.00

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.