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Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Hub

Herndon (VA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity seeks a Cyber Security Analyst in Herndon, VA, to support a critical mission for National Intelligence. The role involves monitoring and securing government information systems, analyzing cyber threats, and ensuring compliance with relevant cybersecurity frameworks. Candidates are expected to have a strong background in security operations with experience involving federal customer engagements.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity or risk management.
  • Familiarity with RMF, NIST 800-53, FISMA.
  • DoD 8570-compliant certification (Security+, CYSA+, CEH, CISSP) preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity events.
  • Conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans.
  • Support compliance efforts for RMF and NIST 800-53.

Skills

Monitoring
Analyzing
Securing federal information systems
Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks
Incident response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity
High School Diploma + 4+ years experience

Tools

Cloud security with AWS, Azure, GCP
Security tools (Splunk, Tenable Nessus, CrowdStrike)

Job description

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyber Security Analyst to join our team in Herndon, VA.

The Cyber SecurityAnalyst will be in support of a high priority mission at one of our National Intelligence Customers . The ideal candidate will possess experience in monitoring, analyzing, and securing federal information systems while ensuring compliance with governmentcybersecurityframeworks such as NIST 800-53 and RMF. This role plays a vital part in detecting threats, supporting audits, and enabling continuous monitoring efforts across complex environments.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Monitor, investigate, and respond tocybersecurityevents and alerts across enterprise systems.

  • Conduct security assessments, vulnerability scans, and assist with remediation planning.

  • Support compliance efforts for RMF and NIST 800-53.

  • Prepare and maintain documentation for system security plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and other A&A artifacts.

  • Assist with the implementation and maintenance of security tools (SIEM, vulnerability scanners, endpoint protection).

  • Analyze threat intelligence feeds and identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) relevant to federal systems.

  • Participate in incident response, loganalysis, and forensic investigations when required.

  • Collaborate with system owners, ISSEs, ISSEMs, ISSOs, and engineers to ensure security controls are effectively implemented.

  • Stay current on evolvingcyberthreats, federal mandates, and best practices incybersecurity.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field or High School Diploma and an additional 4+ years of expeirence in a related field.

  • 4+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, or risk management.

  • Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST 800-53, FISMA).

  • Cloud security experience with AWS, Azure, GCP or Oracle Cloud.

  • Experience supporting Intelligence Community customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • DoD 8570-compliant certification (e.g., Security+, CYSA+, CEH, or CISSP).

  • Experience with security tools such as Splunk, Tenable Nessus, CrowdStrike, or Wireshark.

  • Familiarity with SCAP tools, STIGs, or automated compliance reporting.

  • Knowledge of incident response and digital forensics processes.

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must have an TS/SCI with Polygraph required.

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.

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