Defensive Cyber Operations Analyst
Leidos
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Washington, DC · $87k–$157k a year · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
The Leidos Digital Modernization sector is seeking Defensive Cyber Operations Analysts to support a Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) team in Washington, DC. Our team provides mission critical, 24/7 operational support to the customer’s mission of protecting federal networked...