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Leidos

Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

Washington, DC · Hybrid

Must hold a CSSP Analyst certification (or obtain within 180 days). (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, Cloud+, GIAC Global Information Assurance Certification (GCIA)) * DoD 8570 CSSP Infrastructure Support: Must ...

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4160 Software Engineer

Reston, VA

DoD 8570 IAT II and CSSP Infrastructure Support certifications (CompTIA CySA+ preferred or equivalent certifications that cover both requirements acceptable such as both Security+ and Cloud+) within ...

Leidos

Cyber Threat Hunter

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$107K - $195K/yr

Must hold a CSSP Analyst certification (or obtain within 180 days). (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, Cloud+, GIAC Global Information Assurance Certification (GCIA)) * DoD 8570 CSSP Infrastructure Support: Must ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for cysa in the United States is $26.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CySA job?

A CySA (Cybersecurity Analyst) job involves monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats within an organization's network and systems. Cybersecurity analysts use threat intelligence, security tools, and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and protect data from cyberattacks. They often work with incident response teams to mitigate security breaches and implement best practices for security policies. This role typically requires knowledge of security frameworks, intrusion detection, and vulnerability management. CySA-certified professionals are in high demand across industries like finance, healthcare, and government.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cysa position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a CySA (Cybersecurity Analyst), you need a solid background in IT security principles, risk assessment, and incident response, often supported by a degree in cybersecurity or related experience. Industry certifications like CompTIA CySA+, knowledge of SIEM tools, vulnerability scanners, and network monitoring systems are highly valued in this role. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication help CySAs investigate threats and work closely with IT teams. These skills are critical for identifying and mitigating security risks, ensuring the protection of organizational data and information systems.

What are some of the common challenges faced by Cybersecurity Analysts (CySAs) in their daily work?

Cybersecurity Analysts often face the ongoing challenge of staying ahead of evolving cyber threats and managing multiple incidents simultaneously. They must prioritize alerts, quickly analyze large volumes of data, and act decisively to contain and remediate security breaches. Collaboration with IT, management, and sometimes law enforcement is common, requiring strong communication and teamwork skills. Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning are key to managing the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of this field.

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Infographic showing various Cysa job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,791 per year, or $26.3 per hour.
Forescout Cyber Security Engineer with Security Clearance

Forescout Cyber Security Engineer with Security Clearance

Cinteot Inc.

Reston, VA

Other

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Forescout Cyber Security Engineer, Mid What You’ll Work On: · Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management. · Manage infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises.  · Contribute to risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas, and leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise. Basic Qualifications: · 5+ years of experience performing systems administration for Windows or Linux, including performing basic troubleshooting and installation or configuration, monitoring system performance or availability, and performing security upgrades · Experience architecting and designing IP networks, including developing and documenting network topologies · Knowledge of multi-domain architectures, including data center, WAN, and LAN in virtualized architectures · TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a counterintelligence (CI) polygraph.

· Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities. Years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. · DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification.

· Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification (CSSP-IS), including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, prior to start date on the contract. Additional Qualifications: · Experience with deployment or daily maintenance of Forescout CounterACT appliances · Knowledge of federal information security policies, standards, procedures, directives, frameworks, federal security authorizations, assessment, and risk management processes for enterprise systems · Ability to install and deploy Forescout in a customer environment · Ability to integrate Cybersecurity data using enterprise or custom tools data aggregation and analysis tools, including Splunk · Ability to provide support in a Tier II IT operations and maintenance role, including ticket work information updates, issue responses, and remediation · Ability to be a self-starter, work without considerable direction, and work with a team · Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including for coordinating efforts and establishing customer relations Clearance: · Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

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