Senior Cyber Automation Engineer

ManTech

Chantilly, VA Posted 6/11/2025 Full Time

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Cyber Automation Engineer for Enterprise Services, to join our team in the Chantilly, VA or Denver, CO.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Design and develop new automation Tenable Audit files to minimize false findings, performance issues, and integration of custom policies
  • Map technical configuration to NIST security controls to facilitate and support continuous assessments
  • Test and debug customized Tenable Audit files to ensure smooth deployment
  • Provide customer support via phone, email, or messaging services to resolve issues and answer questions with the Tenable Audit policies
  • Track, prioritize, and document DISA STIGs for status on deliverables and activities
  • Provides knowledge in creating, editing, and managing audit files, and custom content for specialized cybersecurity systems including but not limited to Tenable Nessus tools
  • Other project and corporate duties as assigned to support the customer

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years additional experience in lieu of degree
  • 5+ years of cyber experience
  • Experience with Tenable product suite and vulnerability & compliance scanning
  • Experience with one scripting language (Ruby, Python, Perl, Bash, JavaScript)
  • Knowledge of Windows and Linux systems administration, general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking, and network security concepts is required
  • Must have or be willing to obtain IAT Level II certifications within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of AWS technologies
  • Knowledge of Nessus Attack Scripting Language (NASL)
  • Knowledge of federal Cyber Security Guidance such as NIST SP 800-37 – Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Information Systems and NIST 800-137 – Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

  • The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
JOB LOCATION:
Chantilly, VA 20151

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