Seeking a motivated Security Operations Center (SOC) Tier 1 analyst to join the SOC Team with the FTC. As a Tier 1 analyst, you will play a critical role in monitoring and analyzing security events to identify potential threats and respond to incidents promptly. Your primary responsibility will be to triage and escalate security events, ensuring system and network assets remain secure.
Primary Responsibilities
Incident Management: Monitor network traffic for unusual activity and respond to threats or escalate to Tier 2.
Threat Tracking: Maintain awareness of ongoing cyber threats over time.
Threat Detection: Constantly monitor systems and networks for signs of intrusion, malware, or other security risks.
Reporting: Document incidents, threats, and false positives in detail.
Vulnerability Management: Update and maintain documentation on current vulnerabilities, and escalate to primary shareholders for critical vulnerabilities.
Communication: Relay information about current threats and incidents to team members and stakeholders.
Collaboration: Continuously share knowledge and contribute to improvement of SOC tools and processes.
Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity threats and defense strategies through continuous learning and training.
Basic Qualifications
BS in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field
Ability to obtain public trust clearance
1-2 years of experience in cybersecurity
Candidates must be adept at detailed reporting of incidents, threats, and false positives.
Candidates must show a commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with cybersecurity trends
Understanding of SIEM alerting and analytic processes
Capable of solving technical problems following established procedures and policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Value candidates who have led cybersecurity awareness trainings.
Seek candidates who stay informed on latest cybersecurity developments.
Looking for experience in developing or customizing security tools.
Candidates who have experience in monitoring the following security logs: Endpoint, Network, and Cloud.
Understanding of CKC, MITRE ATT&CK, or other Cyber Security frameworks
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April 14, 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00
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.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
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 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.
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