SOC Technical Lead - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
SOC Technical Lead - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as SOC Technical Lead in Alexandria, VA
Leidos delivers cutting-edge IT products, services, and cybersecurity solutions to the Pentagon and DoD agencies via the J6 PHISH support task order on the GSM-O contract. Our Cybersecurity team executes defensive actions to prevent, detect, respond, and recover from adversarial threats. As SOC Technical Lead, provide hands-on technical leadership to the J6 Security Operations Center (SOC), driving tool adoption, process efficiencies, and innovation.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as people leader for Transport and End Point Services watch desk: conduct performance assessments, approve time charging, mentor staff, and execute continual service improvement strategies.
- Lead technical implementation of new tools, frameworks, and methodologies across SOC teams.
- Guide SOC lead, resolve tool/data feed issues with Security Infrastructure, and identify visibility gaps with actionable solutions.
- Champion automation to streamline operations and boost efficiency.
Basic Qualifications
- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligible, DIA adjudicated).
- Bachelor's + 8+ years IT or equivalent; 5+ years intrusion detection/incident handling.
- DoD 8570 IAT III & CSSP IR certifications required.
- Supervisory experience in large-scale cyber ops; advanced SIEM/tool config expertise.
- Strong analytics, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of cybersecurity tech, automation implementation, and hands-on Protect/Detect/Respond experience.
- Expertise in threat lifecycles, TTPs, Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK.
At Leidos, we seek innovators who challenge the status quo. If you're a motivated self-starter ready to shape DoD cybersecurity, apply now. Pay Range: $131,300 - $237,350 USD/year. U.S. citizenship and clearance required. Position open for at least 3 days from January 14, 2026.
Locations
- Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Salary
131,300 - 237,350 USD / yearly
131,300 - 237,350 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Technical leadership in SOC operationsintermediate
- Intrusion detection and incident handlingintermediate
- SIEM configuration and cybersecurity toolsintermediate
- Automation and process optimizationintermediate
- Cyber threat lifecycle and TTPs analysisintermediate
- Performance assessment and team mentoringintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility (DIA adjudicated) (experience)
- Bachelor's degree + 8+ years IT experience or equivalent certifications (experience)
- 5+ years intrusion detection/incident handling experience (experience)
- DoD 8570 IAT III and CSSP Incident Response certifications (experience)
- Prior supervisory experience in similar-scale cybersecurity efforts (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead personnel on Transport and End Point Services watch desk, including performance assessments, time approvals, and mentoring
- Drive implementation of new tools, capabilities, frameworks, and methodologies across SOC teams
- Provide technical guidance to SOC lead and collaborate with Security Infrastructure team on tool issues
- Identify capability gaps and propose solutions to enhance visibility and efficiency
- Promote automation, process improvements, and continual service strategies aligned with DoD missions
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $131,300 - $237,350 annually
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement savings plans
- general: Professional development and certification reimbursement
- general: Generous paid time off and flexible work options
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SOC Technical Lead - Careers at Leidos
Leidos
SOC Technical Lead - Careers at Leidos
Job Description
Join Leidos as SOC Technical Lead in Alexandria, VA
Leidos delivers cutting-edge IT products, services, and cybersecurity solutions to the Pentagon and DoD agencies via the J6 PHISH support task order on the GSM-O contract. Our Cybersecurity team executes defensive actions to prevent, detect, respond, and recover from adversarial threats. As SOC Technical Lead, provide hands-on technical leadership to the J6 Security Operations Center (SOC), driving tool adoption, process efficiencies, and innovation.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as people leader for Transport and End Point Services watch desk: conduct performance assessments, approve time charging, mentor staff, and execute continual service improvement strategies.
- Lead technical implementation of new tools, frameworks, and methodologies across SOC teams.
- Guide SOC lead, resolve tool/data feed issues with Security Infrastructure, and identify visibility gaps with actionable solutions.
- Champion automation to streamline operations and boost efficiency.
Basic Qualifications
- Active Top Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligible, DIA adjudicated).
- Bachelor's + 8+ years IT or equivalent; 5+ years intrusion detection/incident handling.
- DoD 8570 IAT III & CSSP IR certifications required.
- Supervisory experience in large-scale cyber ops; advanced SIEM/tool config expertise.
- Strong analytics, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of cybersecurity tech, automation implementation, and hands-on Protect/Detect/Respond experience.
- Expertise in threat lifecycles, TTPs, Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK.
At Leidos, we seek innovators who challenge the status quo. If you're a motivated self-starter ready to shape DoD cybersecurity, apply now. Pay Range: $131,300 - $237,350 USD/year. U.S. citizenship and clearance required. Position open for at least 3 days from January 14, 2026.
Locations
- Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Salary
131,300 - 237,350 USD / yearly
131,300 - 237,350 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Technical leadership in SOC operationsintermediate
- Intrusion detection and incident handlingintermediate
- SIEM configuration and cybersecurity toolsintermediate
- Automation and process optimizationintermediate
- Cyber threat lifecycle and TTPs analysisintermediate
- Performance assessment and team mentoringintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility (DIA adjudicated) (experience)
- Bachelor's degree + 8+ years IT experience or equivalent certifications (experience)
- 5+ years intrusion detection/incident handling experience (experience)
- DoD 8570 IAT III and CSSP Incident Response certifications (experience)
- Prior supervisory experience in similar-scale cybersecurity efforts (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead personnel on Transport and End Point Services watch desk, including performance assessments, time approvals, and mentoring
- Drive implementation of new tools, capabilities, frameworks, and methodologies across SOC teams
- Provide technical guidance to SOC lead and collaborate with Security Infrastructure team on tool issues
- Identify capability gaps and propose solutions to enhance visibility and efficiency
- Promote automation, process improvements, and continual service strategies aligned with DoD missions
Benefits
- general: Competitive salary range $131,300 - $237,350 annually
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- general: 401(k) matching and retirement savings plans
- general: Professional development and certification reimbursement
- general: Generous paid time off and flexible work options
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