Cyber Security Analyst

Cyber Hub; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

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.