• Associate Cyber Security Analyst

    ManTech (Springfield, VA)


    MANTECH** seeks a motivated, career-oriented, and customer-focused **Associate Cyber Security Analyst – Incident Response** to join our team in **Springfield, VA.

     

    In this important role, you will help defend mission-critical systems by identifying and responding to cyber threats in a dynamic and fast-paced operational environment. You will contribute to the protection of national security by supporting continuous threat monitoring and response within a Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC).

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    + You will provide leadership and advanced Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) support, overseeing cyber and network sensor activities.

    + You will perform event and incident correlation using data aggregated from multiple enterprise sources.

    + You will conduct cyber incident triage to determine scope, urgency, and potential impact, while identifying vulnerabilities and recommending timely remediation.

    + You will track and manage cyber incidents from initial detection through final resolution.

    + You will analyze and assess potential damage to systems, data, and infrastructure.

    + You will perform cyber engineering trend analysis and produce detailed analytical reports.

    + You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous monitoring capabilities and incident response readiness.

    + This position operates on a **Sunday – Wednesday, 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM (2nd Shift)** schedule in support of 24x7 mission operations.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of cyber experience in lieu of a degree

    + IAT Level II certification required (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security)

    + Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems

    + Working knowledge of current commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Cybersecurity technologies

    + Familiarity with database and operating system security concepts

    + Understanding of modern security principles, techniques, and protocols

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + CNDSP-IR certification (GCIH, CSIH, or CEH)

    + Experience working in a Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) environment

    + Experience with COTS technologies used in Cybersecurity Engineering environments

    Clearance Requirements:

    + An active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required for this position.

    Physical Requirements:

    + Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

    + Frequently operates computers and standard office equipment such as copiers and printers.

    + 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.

     

    If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.