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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Cyber Operations Planner

Leidos Odenton, MD On-site senior full-time

Salary

$87,100 - $157,450 per year

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Description

The Intelligence Sector at Leidos seeks a highly qualified and trained Journeyman-level Cyberspace Intelligence Threat Analyst to support United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations. The successful candidate will focus on identifying, analyzing, and recommending mitigation strategies for Cyber threats targeting Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide timely, accurate, and relevant support to USCYBERCOM in identifying and assessing emerging threats and vulnerabilities in the Cyberspace domain.
  • Analyze and evaluate All-Source finished intelligence, single-source intelligence, and technical data to identify Cyber threat patterns and anomalies.
  • Produce and deliver recurring threat intelligence reports summarizing relevant cyber threats to OCO infrastructure.
  • Conduct and publish in-depth risk assessments to evaluate and categorize the risk posture of detected cyber threats.
  • Utilize Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) tools and apply analytical methodologies to perform technical analysis on critical Cyber threats.
  • Collaborate with operational, technical, and intelligence elements across USCYBERCOM to enhance situational awareness and threat response capabilities.
  • Maintain a current understanding of advanced persistent threats (APTs), threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and cyber threat trends affecting national security.

Requirements:

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph required.
  • BA/BS degree or higher within Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or related field.
  • Five plus years' experience within Cyber intelligence analysis or a similar Cyber threat analyst role.
  • Demonstrated understanding of All-Source intelligence principles as applied to the field of Cyber.
  • Demonstrated experience with applicable SIGINT tools and techniques.

Favorable Skills:

  • Masters' Degree or higher within Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Information Security, or related fields.
  • Intimate familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.
  • Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
  • Demonstrated experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations.
  • Experience with Space-enabled CO.
  • Formal training within the field of Cyber Warfare and Joint Operations.

Pay Range: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00

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