ManTech seeks a motivated and mission-driven Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join our team in Springfield, VA.This role supports critical defensive cyber operations through targeted analysis and coordination. You will help protect national security networks from advanced persistent threats by identifying emerging threats, analyzing cyber activities, and delivering actionable incident responses to key stakeholders.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities
- Characterize and analyze network traffic and system data to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to resources
- Perform security event and incident correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise
- Conduct cyber incident triage to determine scope, urgency, and potential impact; identify specific vulnerabilities and recommend expeditious remediation
- Track and document cyber incidents from initial detection through final resolution
- Analyze and assess damage to data and infrastructure resulting from cyber incidents
- Perform cyber incident trend analysis and reporting
- Work on a 24x7 Shift Work basis (4/10 shift schedule; hours dependent on location)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of additional IT experience in lieu of a degree
- Minimum of 5 years of cybersecurity experience
- IAT Level II certification (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security)
- Proficiency in both Windows and Linux operating systems
- Familiarity with cybersecurity techniques and network analysis
- Experience with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools
- Understanding of modern security principles, techniques, and protocols
Preferred Qualifications:
- CSSP-IR certification (CEH, CySA+)
- Experience working in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment
- Experience with COTS technologies used in Cybersecurity Operations Centers
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks and coordinating resources
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with senior management
- Proven problem-solving skills and decision-making abilities
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, manage shifting priorities, and share workloads
Clearance Requirements:
- Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
Physical Requirements:
- 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, or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations