Cybersecurity Analyst

MANTECH; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH is seeking a motivated Cybersecurity Analyst - Nights to join our team in Vienna, VA. The role involves monitoring SECOPs Tools and ensuring a robust Security Posture.

You will work shifts from Tuesday to Saturday, 11pm to 7am. The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in Security Operations, with an active TS/SCI clearance and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Security Operations, Cyber Security, and/or Systems Administration.
• An active 8140 Certification, Comptia Security + is required.
• Experience with supporting operating systems and networking.

Responsibilities

• Monitor IT infrastructure for a 24x7 SECOPs function.
• Perform event analysis within SIEM and develop response tickets.
• Coordinate with TIER 2 Analysts for event escalation.

Skills

Security Operations

Cyber Security

Systems Administration

SIEM

IDS

EDR

Scripting

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science

Tools

Case Management Tools

Security Application troubleshooting

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst - Nights to join our team in Tysons, VA.

The Cybersecurity Analyst will monitor Air Gapped Security Fabrics through managed SECOPs Tools.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring Operations Center IT infrastructure for a 24x7 mission critical SECOPs function.
• Performing event analysis within SIEM, leveraging systems to develop response tickets within case management tooling.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate with TIER 2 Analysts for event escalation and follow defined security playbooks for environments.
• Drive enhanced Security Posture through detections & response compliance.
• A customer first attitude is a must.
• Work Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 11pm to 7am. Schedules are subject to change based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 3+ years of experience in Security Operations, Cyber Security, and/or Systems Administration.
• Experience with SIEM, IDS, EDR, and Case Management Tools.
• Experience with supporting operating systems, networking, scripting and automation, and Security Application troubleshooting.
• An active 8140 Certification, Comptia Security +

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Computer Science field or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in working with SOC systems/networks and supporting Security Detections Development.
• Experience with security alert tuning, in partnership with TIER 2 and TIER 3 (Engineering) Teams.
• Experience with creating scripts to automate common tasks.
• Experience in developing Threat Reports, translating IOCs and alerts into narrative overviews.
• Understanding of local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN) and mobile computing environments.
• Understanding of STIG and hardening practices

Clearance Requirements

• An active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance

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.