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Cyber Threat Fusion & Hunt Deputy Lead
Leidos - Shiloh, IL
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Cyber Threat Fusion & Hunt Deputy Lead position supports the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) GSM-O II program, focusing on cyber threat intelligence and defensive cyber operations. The role involves leading a team in cyber fusion and hunt missions, engaging with customers and mission partners, and maintaining situational awareness of cyber activities. The Deputy Lead will synthesize and report on potentially malicious activities, provide threat analysis, and mentor team members.
Responsibilities
- Lead the team in cyber fusion and hunt missions, customer engagement, and potential management responsibilities.
- Maintain situational awareness of cyber activity by reviewing relevant reporting for new vulnerabilities and threats.
- Synthesize and report on potentially malicious activities on the DoDIN through various documentation.
- Track and create incident handling database queries, metrics, and trend reports.
- Assist in providing threat and vulnerability analysis and security advisory services.
- Train and mentor other team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of professional experience, or equivalent DISA experience and cyber certifications.
- Must have DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or higher) at start date and obtain CSSP-A certification within 180 days.
- Proficient understanding of Cyber Network Defense (CND) principles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for articulating technical matters to diverse audiences.
- Highly developed research and analytical skills to identify patterns related to cyber threats.
- Understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, and system administration.
- Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledgeable in Cloud security/defense.
- Experience with DISA and DoD Networks.
- Working knowledge of cyber operational security, log analysis, and incident response.
- Advanced Certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CISSP or CASP.
- Experience briefing Senior Executive Service (SES) and General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) leadership.
- Proficiency in using Wireshark and Splunk analysis tools.
- Experience in intelligence-driven defense and Cyber Kill Chain methodology.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
