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ManTech Senior Cyber Security Engineer in Chantilly, Virginia
MANTECH seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA .
The Senior Cyber Security Engineer will support system security architecture and assurance by helping to implement robust cybersecurity frameworks, assess risk, and lead system compliance activities. This role involves leading the security engineering efforts across complex computing environments to ensure data integrity and availability.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Providing ISSE support and working closely with ISSMs, ISSOs, and IT teams to integrate security controls and ensure compliance with RMF, NIST 800-53, and DoD security standards
Supporting security authorization activities in compliance with the Information System Certification and Accreditation Process (ICD 503), the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, and prescribed ICs business processes for security engineering
Providing Information Assurance (IA) security requirements to update system requirement documents and coordinating IA matters with other directorates and external partners as necessary
Performing and reviewing technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies
Evaluating proposed software, hardware, firmware, and infrastructure, including DEVSECOPS, containerization, and zero-trust architectures, to ensure compliance with applicable security guidelines
Supporting security toolsets such as SIEMs, LogRhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, and working with mandatory/role-based access control concepts
Identifying overall security requirements for the proper handling of Government data and ensuring complete and functioning systems that meet all requirements
Contributing to security planning, risk assessment, and certification activities while reviewing C&A documentation for completeness and compliance
Assisting architects and systems developers in identifying and implementing appropriate information security functionality to ensure consistent application of government security policy
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of additional IT experience in lieu of a degree
5+ years of experience in Cyber Security
Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) on programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
Demonstrated experience conducting system security assessments and implementing cybersecurity mitigation strategies
Experience with network documentation including security compliance, configuration management, and patching
Ability to obtain a Security+ certification within 6 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP certification)
Experience with the Sponsor’s primary cyber risk and compliance automation tools
Self-starter with excellent people skills - able to work across teams, organize meetings/boards, and drive change throughout an organization
Clearance Requirements:
- An active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
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.
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 careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.