Cyber Fusion and Threats Analyst with Security Clearance

R-00188995 Description he Leidos Digital Sector has a current job opportunity for a Cyber Security Watch Officer (CSWO) - Lead on our GSM-O II DISA Command Comprehensive Support Services (DCCSS) program supporting the 24x7 operations at the DISA Joint Operations Center (DJOC) on Ft. Meade, MD. POSITION SUMMARY:
GSM-O II provides network operations and cyber defense support to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in support of the Department of War (DoW) and Combatant Commands (CoCOMs). PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Maintain situational awareness of cyber activity by reviewing DoD, Intelligence Community and open source reporting for new vulnerabilities, malware or other threats that have the potential to impact the DoDIN. * Support mission-critical Continuity of Operations (COOP). * Synthesize, summarize, consolidate and share potentially malicious activities on the DoDIN with DISA and mission partner organizations by creating incident reports, wiki updates, collaboration/chat tippers and notifications, DoD incident handling database queries, metrics, and trend reports. * Assist in providing threat and vulnerability analysis as well as security advisory services and recommendations. * Train and mentor other team members. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of professional experience (related DISA experience and cyber courses/certification is accepted in lieu of a degree.) * Must have DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or higher) at start date and be able to obtain CSSP-A certification within 180 days of start date.  * Proficient understanding of Cyber Network Defense (CND) in regards to protect, detect, respond and sustain within a Computer Incident Response organization.  * Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to clearly articulate technical and strategic level cyber matters to a variety of audiences. * Highly developed research and analytical skills to pinpoint statistically significant patterns related to cyber threats. * Understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth. * Must have an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Knowledgeable in Cloud security/defense. * Experience with DISA and DoD Networks. * Working knowledge of cyber operational security, log analysis, netflow analysis, incident response, malware analysis, computer forensics, and/or cyber-crime. * Advanced Certifications such as SANS GIAC/GCIA/GCIH, CISSP or CASP. * Demonstrated experience briefing Senior Executive Service (SES) and General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) leadership. * Working knowledge and proficiency utilizing Wireshark and Splunk analysis tools. * Experience in intelligence driven defense and/or Cyber Kill Chain (CKC) methodology; knowledge of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) and other cyber threat modeling frame works. * Working knowledge of the U.S. Intelligence Community and/or Fusion centers. 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: August 6, 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00 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. 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