Senior Cyber Security Analyst

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join our team in Springfield, VA.

This role supports 24x7 cybersecurity operations by identifying and mitigating threats to mission systems. You will play a vital part in analyzing cyber incidents, assessing risk, and providing expert guidance to enable rapid remediation.
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities
• Characterizes and performs analysis of network traffic and system data to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to resources
• Performs security event and incident correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise
• Performs cyber incident triage to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impact; identifies the specific vulnerability and makes recommendations to enable expeditious remediation
• Tracks and documents cyber incidents from initial detection through final resolution
• Analyzes and assesses damage to the data and infrastructure resulting from cyber incidents
• Performs cyber incident trend analysis and reporting
• Supports Monday–Friday schedule with on-call availability for 24x7 cyber operations as needed
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of cyber experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of cyber experience
• IAT Level II certification required (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security)
• Proficient in Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience working in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment
• Familiarity with COTS technologies used in a Cybersecurity Operations Center
• Working knowledge of database and operating system security
• Solid understanding of current security principles, techniques, and protocols
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• CSSP-IR certification (CySA+, CEH)
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously, coordinating resources and ensuring scheduled goals are met
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact with various levels of senior management
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities—able to seek out information, evaluate, prioritize, and implement best practices
• Must be able to multi-task, work independently and collaboratively, share workloads, and adapt to shifts in project priorities
   

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI with CI 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.