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What they do
A Cyber Crime Analyst or Investigator investigates a number of crimes, ranging from recovering file systems on computers that have been hacked or damaged to investigating crimes against children. Recovers data from computers that can be used in prosecuting crimes in court. Computer crime investigators must also write reports for and testify in court. Also may work for large corporations to test security systems that are currently in place. Investigators do this by trying various ways to hack into the corporation's computer networks. At corporations, computer crime investigators also maximize optimal computer system performance levels.
$118,768 / year median in Virginia
+5% projected growth
Job Description
UAM/ UEBA
tool. Monitor UAM platform to identify emerging requirements related to insider threat events and coordinate across the enterprise to ensure timely response. Conduct further research on the UAM platform to identify patterns of concerning behavior related to a potential insider threat risk to the DHS enterprise. Provide proactive insider threat-based hunting across the DHS enterprise network, leveraging methodologies and behavioral analytics to detect, investigate, and mitigate anomalous activity and policy violations indicative of malicious insider behavior. Conduct continuous hunt operations across data and log sources, DHS platforms, EDR tools, and network traffic to identify patterns of insider threat behavior. Identify mitigation strategies to assist the investigative team in effectively reducing insider threat risk. Utilize UEBA (User and Entity Behavior Analytics) platforms and techniques to baseline user activity and detect deviations. Provide timely response to critical/high UAM alerts (within 4 hours during normal business hours).Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 12+ years of prior relevant insider threat experience or Masters with 10+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience with requisite certifications will be considered in leu of degree. Minimum of 10+ years demonstrated knowledge of the intelligence cycle, analytic techniques, systems, processes, and organizations. Minimum of 10+ years demonstrated knowledge of Threat Assessment & Mitigation Strategies. Have excellent written and verbal skills with ability to deliver briefings to a diverse group of audiences. Possess knowledge of current domestic and international threats to U.S. national security interests. Be adept at establishing networks with relevant security, personnel, and prevention stakeholders to foster program utilization. Be a self-starter capable of working independently to promote program goals. Working knowledge of User Activity Monitoring Software (UAM) and solutions. Working knowledge of Cybersecurity toolsets designed to support ITP mission activities. Working Knowledge of Open-Source toolsets. Working Knowledge of Insider Threat Frameworks; Pathway to Violence & Critical Pathway. Current TS/SCI and Must be a US Citizen. Ability to obtain DHS EOD SCI and willingness to undergo CI Polygraph.Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Homeland security, Cyber Security, or related field Proven experience (10+ years) in Intelligence Analysis Experience with User Activity Monitoring products and platforms Proven experience (4+ years) in Threat Assessment & Mitigation Certified Counter-Insider Threat Professional - Fundamentals (CCITP-F) Certified Counter-Insider Threat Professional - Analysis (CCITP-A) Completion of Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) Insider Threat Detection Analysis Course (ITDAC) Completion of Workplace Assessment of Violence Risk (WAVR-21) Workshop Completion of Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) Curriculums;INT311.CU/INT312.CU/CI201.CU
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:
September 11, 2026 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 $105,300.00 - $190,350.00 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. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits. Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
Benefits
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance