[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Leidos jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Leidos · Suitland, MD # Cyber Defense Analyst Suitland, MD $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 Security Listed on Leidos’s official careers site. Posted October 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Leidos’s careers site →](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Suitland-MD/Cyber-Defense-Analyst_R-00193622) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Leidos](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/) / Cyber Defense Analyst ## Job description ### Cyber Defense Analyst Location Suitland, MD Clearance: Active TS/SCI Leidos is seeking a Cyber Defense Analyst to join a mission focused team supporting the Navy's cybersecurity environment in Suitland, MD. In this role, you will serve on the front line of cyber defense, helping protect critical TS/SCI networks by monitoring and investigating cybersecurity alerts, identifying potential threats, and supporting proactive threat hunting activities. You will apply your experience in the Certified Network Defender (CND) discipline and knowledge of IT systems and networks to analyze security events, manage incident tickets, support intelligence gathering and analysis, and communicate findings to key stakeholders. ### Primary Responsibilities Perform first line monitoring of security tools and conduct initial analysis of alerts for TS/SCI networks, including JWICS, ATLAS, and other networks for which HGCC is responsible. Monitor organizational cybersecurity tools for alerts, anomalies, and indicators of compromise. Investigate and perform initial technical analysis of cybersecurity alerts and events, escalating potential incidents to Tier 2 as appropriate. Create, update, and manage incident and event tickets within the approved ticketing system. Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify potential malicious activity and emerging threats. Perform wireless security scans of facilities and document and report findings. Correlate alerts and security events across multiple platforms to identify patterns, trends, and potential threats. Prepare and deliver operational and situational awareness briefings. Support annual cyber defense exercises. ### Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Assurance, or a related area of study desired, with 4+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Active TS/SCI security clearance. Concentrated experience in the CND discipline, regardless of degree. Professional experience monitoring and investigating alerts from cybersecurity tools. Experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems such as Splunk and Elastic. Experience with Network Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (NIDPS), such as Cisco FirePower and Palo Alto NGFW, as well as host based tools such as Trellix ePO, Microsoft Defender, and Tanium. Knowledge of scripting and coding languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, JavaScript, PowerShell, C, C++, and Java. Knowledge of penetration testing and red team tactics, techniques, and procedures, as well as tools such as Kali, SamuraiWTF, Nmap, Burp Suite, sqlmap, and Metasploit. Knowledge of ticketing systems, report writing, and intelligence gathering, analysis, and dissemination techniques specific to cybersecurity. Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem solving skills. Required Certifications Must possess one of the following active certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA Cloud+, CEH, FITSP-O, GIAC GMON, GIAC GRID, GIAC GCIA, GIAC GCIH, GIAC GICSP, GIAC GCED, GIAC GDSA, GIAC GSEC, CFR, or Cisco CyberOps. NITESONI DABAOPP1 If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. ### Original Posting October 1, 2026 For U.S. ### Positions 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 $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 17, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Suitland, MD - Pay: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00[Apply on Leidos’s careers site →](https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Suitland-MD/Cyber-Defense-Analyst_R-00193622) ## More jobs at Leidos ### [Cyber Defense Analyst – 12 Hour Weekend Shifts](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/69cf3a70093ba4c41631/) Suitland, MD ### [Cyber Defense Analyst – Weekday 1st and 3rd Shifts](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/283827cfb48e337253b7/) Suitland, MD ### [Network Security Tools Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/1dd74c0d51b37669fac8/) Suitland, MD ### [Splunk Enterprise and Enterprise Security Administrator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/058775e4ae9084e8dd16/) Suitland, MD ### [Cloud Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/leidos/jobs/1d38cd2950d3cf6a083b/) Suitland, MD ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Cyber Defense & Incident Responder](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/c214150e31a4ff7d5d41/) NTT · Merrifield, VA, US, United States ### [Cyber Defense Analyst VP](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/citigroup/jobs/5fd100de4d4c880920a1/) Citigroup · Irving Texas United States ### [Cyber Security Analyst Leads – Cyber Threat Hunting](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fidelity-national-information-fis/jobs/91371df9652b5fd4a662/) Fidelity National Information (FIS) · Jacksonville, FL, United States of America ### [Cyber Intelligence Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/a8a6e3075c8cc7ed2304/) JPMorganChase · Washington, DC, United States ### [SME Cyber Network Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/e0923207e10f13bdf286/) General Dynamics · Arlington, VA, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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