Cyber Intel Analyst

Cyber AnalystsLeidos' Digital Sector is seeking Cyber Analysts with backgrounds in Threat Hunting, Threat Intel, and/or Cyber Fusion to join our Defensive Cyber Operations team in Washington, DC in early 2027. These positions will support our DCO team with protecting federal networked systems and services from threats to national security.These are hybrid roles that are primarily on-site, with up to 20% telework potential. Core hours are 0600–1600, supporting a team of analysts on 24/7 rotating shifts (days, swings, nights); occasional shift or weekend work may be required to cover gaps.PLEASE NOTE these positions are expected to become available in Winter/Spring 2027.

Recruiters will contact qualified applicants as timeline firms up.Primary ResponsibilitiesThreat HuntingDevelop and execute hypothesis-driven hunt campaigns based on adversary TTPsQuery and correlate telemetry across cloud, identity, and network infrastructure to surface "low and slow" attacksPartner with detection engineering to convert hunt findings into automated SIEM/EDR detection rulesBuild automation for countermeasure deployment and asset isolationUse MITRE ATT&CK to proactively search for APT activityThreat IntelligenceProduce strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence reports on emerging threats and actor motivationsCharacterize adversary TTPs and build APT profiles using MITRE ATT&CKManage the intelligence lifecycle: PIRs, collection plans, and disseminationEvaluate and manage IOC/IOB fidelity within a Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP)Deliver Indications & Warnings (I&W) to support hunt and DCO operationsCyber FusionSynthesize external threat intelligence with internal hunt telemetry into a unified operational pictureAuthor Fusion Reports blending forensics and strategic intelligence for leadershipCorrelate global threat activity against internal sensor logs via SIEM/TIPPair vulnerability data with active threat reporting to prioritize remediationMaintain the team's "single source of truth" for prioritized threat dataShared across all tracksMaintain situational awareness of the evolving threat landscape and its relevance to the customer enterpriseAuthor clear technical reporting and metrics on findings, gaps, and posture improvementsCollaborate across Hunt, Intel, Engineering, and Fusion functions to ensure intelligence drives defensive actionBasic QualificationsCurrent DoD TS/SCI clearance, and ability to pass additional customer suitability screening prior to start and maintain throughout employmentEducation and experience depending on job level:Level III: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4+ years of relevant work experience OR Master's degree in a related discipline and 2+ years of relevant work experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.Level IV: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 8+ years of relevant work experience OR Master's degree in a related discipline and 6+ years of relevant work experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher required to start — e.g., Security+, CySA+, GSEC, SSCP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, GCED, GCIH, or CISSPDoD 8570 CSSP Analyst certification required within 180 days of onboarding — e.g., CySA+, Cloud+, GCIA, CEHDoD 8570 CSSP Infrastructure Support certification required within 180 days of onboarding — e.g., CySA+, Cloud+, CEH, CND, CHFI, GICSP, SSCPStrong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and security controls (IDS/IPS, next-gen firewalls)Preferred SkillsQuery languages: SPL (Splunk), KQL (Kusto), or Elastic DSL for large-scale data analysisScripting: Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automation and data enrichmentCloud familiarity: AWS, Azure, O365, containerized workloadsFramework fluency: MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model of Intrusion AnalysisDFIR experience (packet capture / endpoint log analysis, root-cause reconstruction)Experience with Threat Intelligence Platforms (Anomali, ThreatConnect, MISP) or OSINT/commercial threat portals (Recorded Future, VirusTotal, Mandiant Advantage)Prior work in a Cyber Fusion Center (CFC) or Joint Operations Center (JOC)AI-driven analytics experience for anomaly/behavioral detectionStrong analytical writing — translating technical findings into executive-level briefingsIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling.

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