ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented
Cyber Security Analyst to join our team in
Herndon, VA.
The
Cyber Security Analyst will be in support of a high priority mission at one of our National Intelligence Customers
. The ideal candidate will possess experience in monitoring, analyzing, and securing federal information systems while ensuring compliance with government cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and RMF. This role plays a vital part in detecting threats, supporting audits, and enabling continuous monitoring efforts across complex environments.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity events and alerts across enterprise systems.
- Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and assist with remediation planning.
- Support compliance efforts for RMF and NIST 800-53.
- Prepare and maintain documentation for system security plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and other A&A artifacts.
- Assist with the implementation and maintenance of security tools (SIEM, vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection).
- Analyze threat intelligence feeds and identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) relevant to federal systems.
- Participate in incident response, log analysis, and forensic investigations when required.
- Collaborate with system owners, ISSEs, ISSEMs, ISSOs, and engineers to ensure security controls are effectively implemented.
- Stay current on evolving cyber threats, federal mandates, and best practices in cybersecurity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field or High School Diploma and an additional 4+ years of expeirence in a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, or risk management.
- Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST 800-53, FISMA).
- Cloud security experience with AWS, Azure, GCP or Oracle Cloud.
- Experience supporting Intelligence Community customers.
Preferred Qualifications
- DoD 8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CYSA+, CEH, or CISSP).
- Experience with security tools such as Splunk, Tenable Nessus, CrowdStrike, or Wireshark.
- Familiarity with SCAP tools, STIGs, or automated compliance reporting.
- Knowledge of incident response and digital forensics processes.
Clearance Requirements
- Must have an TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
