Journeyman-level Cyberspace Intelligence Threat Analysts

About the Role

Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) combines technology‑enabled services and mission software capabilities in cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support defense and intelligence customers. The NSS seeks a highly qualified Journeyman‑level Cyberspace Intelligence Threat Analyst to support United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) operations, focusing on identifying, analyzing, and recommending mitigation strategies for cyber threats targeting Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO) systems. This on‑site support underpins USCYBERCOM’s contribution to U.S. national security objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, accurate, relevant support to USCYBERCOM in identifying and assessing emerging threats and vulnerabilities in the cyberspace domain, with focus on risks to OCO systems.
• 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; support development and refinement of risk assessment methodologies and tools.
• Utilize Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) tools and apply analytical methodologies to perform technical analysis on critical cyber threats impacting OCO assets.
• 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.
• Maintain situational awareness of, and execute on‑demand, Cyberspace Operations (CO) crisis plans.
• Provide situational awareness to projects, Crisis Action Teams, and current operations activities supporting Operational Planning Teams (OPTs).
• Execute resource‑allocation decisions aligned with organization objectives.
• Apply knowledge of cyber threats and attack methods emanating from state and non‑state adversaries and tiered vulnerabilities within Blue Space.
• Develop and execute comprehensive programs for assessing CO and validating operational performance characteristics.
• Review, approve, prioritize, and submit operational requirements for research, development, and/or acquisition of cyber capabilities.
• Support integration and synchronization of intelligence‑planning activities with operational‑planning timelines.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance relevant to daily activities.
• Communicate complex information, concepts, or ideas confidently through verbal, written, and visual means.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph required.
• BA/BS degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Intelligence Studies, or related field, or ability to complete degree within one year of hire (formal education may be substituted with extended experience and technical certifications).
• 5+ years of experience in cyber intelligence analysis or a similar cyber threat analyst role, or 8+ years total in intelligence analysis.
• Demonstrated understanding of all‑source intelligence principles as applied to cyber.
• Experience with applicable SIGINT tools and techniques; ability to produce single‑source intelligence products tailored to drive CO.
• Broad knowledge of Blue‑space cyber capabilities and understanding of cyber infrastructure or platforms for Defensive (DCO) and Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO).
• Knowledge of the range of CO and their underlying intelligence support needs, topics, and focus areas.
• Knowledge of computer networking fundamentals and concepts, terminology, and operations of various communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless).
• Ability to support timely, accurate, relevant analytical production, including documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
• Proven proficiency working in a fast‑paced collaborative environment; ability to proactively multitask and meet short deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills; ability to convey complex technical data to non‑technical consumers.

Preferred Qualifications (Favorable if you have)

• Master’s degree or higher in 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.
• Experience incorporating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into operations to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Experience with space‑enabled CO.
• Formal training in cyber warfare and joint operations.
• Familiarity with data science and its applicability to CO.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI data‑visualization software.
• Familiarity with cyber‑threat frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK or Cyber Kill Chain.
• Desired certifications: DoD 8570 IAT Level II (e.g., CCNA Security, CompTIA CySA+, CompTIA Security+ CE, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP).

Benefits

Leidos offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement plans. Additional details are available on the Leidos careers website.