Cyber Incident Response Analyst SME

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Alexandria, VA, USA
In-Office
131K-237K Annually
Expert/Leader
Information Technology • Software
The Role
The SME Cyber Incident Response Analyst leads efforts in monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats, coordinating incident response, and improving systems for data security within the DoD framework.
Summary Generated by Built In

This Department of War enterprise data and analytics program delivers mission-critical capabilities that enable leaders across the Department to make faster, better-informed decisions using trusted data at scale. Leidos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experienced SME Cyber Incident Response Analyst to support the delivery, enhancement, and adoption of enterprise data and analytics products used across multiple DoD organizations.

In this role, you will work alongside government partners, engineers, and other industry teammates to translate operational and strategic requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions. You will contribute directly to product planning, execution, and continuous improvement—helping ensure capabilities are delivered efficiently, aligned to mission priorities, and positioned for sustained success.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-visibility, enterprise program at the intersection of data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies. Ideal candidates are motivated by mission impact, comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments, and interested in building deep domain expertise while delivering capabilities with real-world national security outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Monitor, detect, analyze, mitigate, and respond to cyber threats across the enterprise.

  • Lead incident detection and response activities at the Trusted Internet Connection (TIC) and Policy Enforcement Point (PEP).

  • Coordinate efforts through the enterprise incident tracking system and established communication channels.

  • Provide expert investigative support for large-scale and complex security incidents, including those lacking clear technical indicators.

  • Work with cybersecurity, network, and operations teams to ensure timely containment, remediation, and reporting of all incidents.

  • Implement and operate access management mechanisms to control user access to data, tools, and services, including automation of standard access requests and support for VIPs.

  • Collect, analyze, and assess user and customer analytic data to inform system changes and improvements.

  • Design, implement, and improve the customer experience with the User Support Desk, including automation of access requests and integration of modern tools

Basic Qualifications

  • Top Secret with SCI eligibility security clearance

  • Bachelor degree or higher from an accredited college or university OR Offerings listed in DoD 8140 Training Repository ORGCFA or GCIA

  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in cybersecurity incident response.

  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO).

  • Proficiency in using cybersecurity tools and technologies for monitoring and incident response.

  • Experience with network security monitoring, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) tools.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong communication and coordination skills to work effectively with various teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI

  • Master's degree in Cybersecurity or a related field.

  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC.

  • Experience with cloud security and familiarity with AWS GovCloud/NIPRNet, SC2S AWS Secret Region Cloud for SIPRNet, and C2S AWS Cloud for JWICS environments.

  • Knowledge of automation tools and techniques, including AI chatbots and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

  • Experience in designing and implementing disaster recovery and continuity of operations plans.

Familiarity with customer relationship management and use case intake processes.

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:March 30, 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 $131,300.00 - $237,350.00

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.

Top Skills

Aws Govcloud
Cybersecurity Tools
Intrusion Detection Systems
Network Security Monitoring
Robotic Process Automation
Security Information And Event Management
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The Company
Alexandria, VA
27,104 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.

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