Cyber Security Analyst

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyber Security Analyst to join our team onsite in Herndon, VA or Reston, VA in support of a high-priority mission at one of our National Intelligence Customers .

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for supporting the acceptance of an Authorization to Operate (ATO) for the new Modern Data Platform (MDP) transformation

• Support the documenting and navigating the customer’s accreditation process for ATO

• Work closely with Security Engineers to ensure security solutions are meeting customer accreditation requirements and following security controls

• Will use RMF (Risk Management Framework) NIST 800-53, NISPOM, and ICDs for cybersecurity and information security protocols to drive tasking and ensure compliance

• ISSE/ISSO tasking in support of documenting and navigating the customer’s accreditation process for ATO

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR additional equivalent work experience

• 5+ years of experience relevant to this position

• Experience with Software Development Lifecycle, application security, Cloud principles and engineering

• Expert in System Accreditation process and protocols within the Intelligence Community

• Experience with NIST 800-53 and implementing Risk Management Framework

• Understanding of vulnerability assessment tools like Rapid7 or Nessus

• Knowledge of User Access Monitoring and Identity Access Management

• Experience creating and reviewing system design documents and workflows

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Terraform, SIEM and AI/ML Governance

• Knowledge of cross-domain solutions, Zero Trust, and/or IDP (Identity Provider) integration skills

• DoD 8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CYSA+, CEH, or CISSP)

• Experience with security tools such as Splunk, Crowd Strike, or Wireshark

• Familiarity with SCAP tools, STIGs, or automated compliance reporting

• Knowledge of incident response and digital forensics processes

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have active TS/SCI with Polygraph

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

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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