Cyber Security Watch Office (CSWO) - Leidos
Alexandria, VA 22314
About the Job
Description
The Leidos Digital Modernization sector is continuously looking for CSWOs interested in joining the GSMO 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 supports 24x7 operations and the incumbent must be available for shift work which may vary based on program needs and manning levels. Requested shift assignments are considered but not guaranteed. Shifts are based on both preference and contract requirements. Applicants must remain flexible to potential shift modifications in order to assist in meeting minimum staffing requirements. All new hires’ initial 3-4 weeks will be spent on Day Shift to complete onboarding, training and familiarization.
Position Summary:
The incumbent will serve as a Cyber Security Watch Officer (CSWO) on the DISA GSM-O program supporting the Joint Service Provider (JSP) Joint Network Operation and Support Center (JNOSC) and Cyber Center Security Chief. CSWOs are principally engaged in the triage of events, cyber incident handling, network analysis and threat detection, trend analysis, metric development, vulnerability information dissemination, and the DoD Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) methodology.
Primary Responsibilities:
Support the JNOSC Battle Captain and Cyber Center Security Chief with all Cyber Defense and Network Assurance issues.
Oversee all network defense operations, and be familiar with the operations process flow and execution.
Maintain awareness of all pertinent directives, orders, alerts, and messages; prepare and deliver daily situational awareness and operational update briefings.
Serve as Senior Defensive Cybersecurity SME during 24x7 operations.
Clearance Required:
Must have an active Secret Clearance, TS/SCI security clearance preferred
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of professional experience; additional related years of experience is accepted in lieu of a degree.
Must have a DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) to start.
CND experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization.
Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intelligence driven defense and/or Cyber Kill Chain methodology.
Experience in a 24x7 environment
Original Posting Date:
2024-09-26While 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 - $146,875.00The 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.
Source : Leidos
