Cyber Security Analyst

ManTech - Chantilly, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Chantilly, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future. Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech International Corporation, you'll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement. Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyber Security Analyst to join our team in Chantilly, VA. As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will be responsible for executing system security plans for multiple secure information systems based on NIST Compliance and the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG). You will advise customers on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization issues, develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the Authorizing Official (AO) or Designated Authorizing Official (DAO) of system assessment documentation. Additionally, you will execute the Continuous Monitoring Plan, document results, and take corrective action where necessary. Your role will also involve responding to security incidents, including investigating and reporting security violations and incidents. You will assist in executing the information security education, training, and awareness program, which includes attending, monitoring, and presenting local cyber security training. Evaluating threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain whether additional safeguards are needed will be a key part of your responsibilities. You will coordinate with Physical Security Officers (PSOs), cognizant security officials, and other information system Points of Contact (POCs) on the approval of external information systems. Furthermore, you will execute configuration management (CM) tasks for security-relevant changes to software, hardware, and firmware and ensure proper documentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute system security plans for multiple secure information systems based on NIST Compliance and the Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG)
• Advise customer on Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessment and authorization issues
• Develop, review, endorse, and recommend action by the AO or DAO of system assessment documentation
• Execute the Continuous Monitoring Plan, document results and take corrective action where necessary
• Respond to security incidents, including investigating and reporting security violations and incidents
• Assist in executing the information security education, training, and awareness program, including attending, monitoring, and presenting local cyber security training
• Evaluate threats and vulnerabilities to ascertain whether additional safeguards are needed
• Coordinate with PSOs, cognizant security officials and other information system POCs on approval of external information systems
• Execute configuration management (CM) tasks for security-relevant changes to software, hardware, and firmware and properly document

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an IT related discipline, additional 4 years of experience might be substituted in lieu of a degree
• 2+ years related experience
• Prior performance in roles such as ISSO, SOC Analyst or Cyber Security Analyst
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II cert (Sec+)

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Cybersecurity
• DoD 8140 Advanced Cybersecurity qualifications (CISSP)
• Splunk experience and certifications

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement