Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

Description

Leidos, a leading defense, intelligence, and technology company, is seeking a motivated cybersecurity analyst intern to join our Digital Modernization Group on the Global Solutions Management - Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at Mark Center VA. As part of our team, you'll contribute to the operations, sustainment, and defense of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) within the DOD Information Network (DODIN), supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

Why Leidos? Join our cybersecurity team and tackle real-world challenges, contributing directly to the security and reliability of vital communication networks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Gain hands-on experience in cyber operations that matters.

What You'll Do:
• Utilize alerts from endpoints, IDS/IPS, NetFlow, and custom sensors to identify compromises on customer networks/endpoints.
• Perform junior-level review of massive log files, pivot between data sets, and correlate evidence for incident investigations.
• Pass triaged alerts to senior-level SOC personnel and assist in identifying malicious actors on customer networks.
• Document analysis, findings, and actions in a case/knowledge management system.
• Support senior-level SOC personnel with the creation and distribution of incident reports to customers and higher headquarters.

What You'll Bring:
• Experience working in a SOC environment is strongly preferred.
• CND experience (Protect, Detect, Respond and Sustain) within a Computer Incident Response organization strongly preferred.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth and common security elements.
• Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to create complex technical reports on analytic findings.
• Demonstrated commitment to training, self-study and maintaining proficiency in the technical cybersecurity domain and an ability to think and work independently.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Willing to perform shift work, including weekend hours.

What You'll Need:
• Obtaining a CompTIA Security+ certification (or IAT Level II equivalent).
• Actively pursuing a degree in a relevant field (e.g., Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology) from an accredited college/university.
• Must be able to obtain DoD secret security clearance or higher, and ability to obtain TS/SCI (selected candidates will be sponsored for required clearance).
• Familiarization with Cybersecurity and Incident Handling concepts (MITRE AT&CK framework, etc.).
• Ability to perform data entry tasks and run appropriate queries and utilize pivot tables to display, perform analysis, assess trends. Interact with customers and other teams when responding to customer tasking.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Geographic Requirement: This position is based on-site at Mark Center, VA.
• Work must be performed at Mark Center VA (no remote work available).

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting:

September 11, 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 $46,800.00 - $84,600.00

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.