Network Threat Discovery Analyst
Huntsville, AL, United States
- IT
- Full-time
- network security
- threat discovery
- cybersecurity analyst
The Network Threat Discovery Analyst position at Leidos involves proactive identification and analysis of network security threats within NASA's enterprise network. The role requires strong expertise in network systems, threat intelligence monitoring, and security incident handling, utilizing tools like Splunk and penetration testing suites. Candidates must hold a relevant degree with experience and preferably certifications such as CEH, working both independently and collaboratively to support threat discovery efforts.
Description
NASA/ AEGIS Enterprise Network Operations Center (ENOC) currently has an opening for a Threat Discovery Analyst within the Network Anomaly Research Cell (NARC) project. This is a great opportunity to be involved in continued development and maturation of an exciting security opportunity within NASA.
Primary Responsibilities
The applicant will be required to use critical thinking skills and creativity to proactively identify potential threats and/or incidents that may otherwise evade traditional security monitoring efforts. The analysts will aggressively monitor existing threat intelligence feeds and in-place security event and security incident monitoring tool suites for indicators of compromise (IOCs) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Under the direction of the NARC team lead and with existing policies and procedures, the analyst will provide technical expertise and opinion in reporting of potential findings.
Basic Qualifications
Have strong network and operating system knowledge and skills (i.e. understanding of network components, traffic, etc.)
Understand common security threats (i.e. current malicious codes and efforts) and basic security measures used in defense
Understand common security components (i.e. vulnerability assessments, incident handling, etc.)
Possess strong communication skills, written and verbal
Possess strong organizational skills
Be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as function well within a team effort in support of threat discovery searches
Be proficient in MS Office
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to effectively use dashboards and conduct searches/queries within Splunk.
An ability to interact well with teammates and NASA..
Knowledge of the existing NASA corporate network is a plus.
Hold a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification or equivalent.
Ability to effectively use common security and penetration testing tools and suites.
Knowledge of Incident Response investigation procedures.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
BS degree and 2 – 4 years of prior relevant experience.
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Original Posting:
October 29, 2025For 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 $69,550.00 - $125,725.00The 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Pay and Benefits
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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