Junior Cyber Operations Specialist

Leidos is seeking a Junior Cyber Operations Specialist to collaborate closely with both the Cybersecurity Team and the Security Operations Center (SOC). This role supports risk management activities related to the processing, storing, or transmitting of information to reduce or eliminate impacts to confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information and information systems.

Duties will include:

• Ensuring appropriate operational security posture is maintained.
• Conducting scheduled weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual Continuous Monitoring and auditing tasks and reporting.
• Configure, implement, troubleshoot, and maintain all security platforms and their associated software, such as firewalls, switches, routers and enterprise devices.
• Administer, configure, and maintain the Tenable Security Center.
• Review ACAS results and remediate appropriately.
• Ensuring software, hardware, and firmware comply with appropriate security configuration guidelines (e.g., Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)/Security Requirement Guides (SRGs).
• Prepare and maintain security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports, and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Assist the SOC team by reviewing alerts, triage events, and escalating incidents
• Support patch verification and vulnerability remediation efforts in coordination with system owners and the SOC.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1+ year of experience or a Masters Degree. Additional experience maybe considered in lieu of a degree.
• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain at least a Secret clearance.
• Must possess current DOD 8140 certification or obtain a certification within 6 months of hire
• Strong foundation in networking, common ports and protocols, and traffic flow. Knowledge of the OSI model, defense-in-depth security principles, and common security elements for effective threat detection, analysis, and mitigation.
• Committed to continuous learning and self-improvement in the cybersecurity domain, as evidenced by ongoing pursuit of certifications, active participation in industry forums, and dedication to staying ahead of emerging threats and technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to address complex security challenges in real-world scenarios. This includes the ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely, build consensus, and drive solutions to completion.
• Reliable and flexible, with a demonstrated willingness to work assigned shifts to support operational requirements and team objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• US Citizen with an active Secret clearance or higher
• ACAS or experience with performing vulnerability scans
• Applying STIG/SRG to Windows/Linux operating systems
• RMF/ATO compliance

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Original Posting:

December 5, 2025

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 $55,250.00 - $99,875.00

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.