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, CrowdStrike, 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