Cyber Security Analyst

MANTECH; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Cyber Security Analyst to join our team in Washington, D.C. (Hybrid). The role supports a range of defense-related initiatives, delivering cybersecurity expertise across client programs and naval systems.

The analyst will manage technical processes, documentation, and keep senior leadership informed on project progress, risks, and status. Responsibilities span security requirements, RMF alignment, and DoD cybersecurity guidelines.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Cybersecurity or Business Systems Analysis.
• Possession of one or more certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, CEH, SSCP, or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new cybersecurity concepts and tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate throughout the defense acquisition lifecycle to manage security requirements and build them into design reviews, naval architecture, and technical specifications.
• Support the cybersecurity design, analysis, and risk management programs.
• Analyze program artifacts to ensure DoD RMF standards compliance and cybersecurity guidelines.
• Provide technical analysis of client issuances and learn new cybersecurity concepts and tools.
• Assist with the creation of data dashboards, workflows, and reports in Power BI to enhance operational visibility.
• Lead data calls, data gathering, and develop briefings for senior leadership on progress, risks, and actions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including reports, manuals, briefs, and proposals.

Skills

4+ years experience

Security certifications

Rapid learning

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/CS/Cybersecurity/Data Science)

Tools

Power BI

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyber Security Analyst to join our team in Washington, D.C.(Hybrid)

Cyber Security analysts play a critical role in the design and construction of modern naval vessels. This position supports a wide range of defense-related initiatives, playing a critical role in delivering expertise across cybersecurity, and our client programs.

The Cyber Security Analyst manages technical processes, documentation, and ensures senior leadership remains continuously informed on project progress, risks, and operational status.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Collaborate throughout the defense acquisition lifecycle to manage security requirements and build them directly into design reviews, naval architecture, and technical specifications.
• Support the cybersecurity design, analysis, and risk management programs.
• Analyze program artifacts to ensure compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards and cybersecurity engineering guidelines.
• Provide technical analysis of client issuances and quickly learn new and relevant cybersecurity concepts and tools.
• Assist with the creation of data dashboards, workflows, and reports in Power BI to enhance operational visibility.
• Lead data calls, data gathering, and develop briefings for senior leadership on project or task progress, risks, and recommended actions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, and other administrative documents.
• Prepare division leadership meeting agendas and staff division documents to the directorate front office.
• Manage and report task status and schedules, keeping senior leadership informed with regular updates on ongoing and pending tasks and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in Cybersecurity or Business Systems Analysis field.
• Possession of at least one of the following certifications: CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new cybersecurity concepts and tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with NAVSEA systems, operational requirements, and military protocols.
• Experience in the development, automation, maintenance, and procedures of Navy/DoD technical documentation.
• Possession of an advanced cybersecurity certification: CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%.

Clearance Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and communicate effectively with co-workers, management, and customers.
• Occasional movement around the office to access file cabinets, machinery, and equipment.