Lead Cyber Detection Engineer & Threat Hunter

OpenTalent; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH is seeking a motivated Cyber Detection Engineering Lead in McLean, VA to strengthen detection and response capabilities. You will develop high-fidelity detection logic, automate security workflows, and enhance threat-hunting operations.

The role acts as a technical leader and a liaison with customer staff, overseeing project delivery and shaping workflow to improve the organization’s ability to identify, analyze, and respond to threats.

Responsibilities

• Lead detection engineering initiatives to improve cybersecurity detection and response capabilities.
• Serve as a technical leader and liaison with customer staff, overseeing project/workflow delivery.

Job description

MANTECH is seeking a motivated Cyber Detection Engineering Lead in McLean, VA to strengthen detection and response capabilities. You will develop high-fidelity detection logic, automate security workflows, and enhance threat-hunting operations.

The role acts as a technical leader and a liaison with customer staff, overseeing project delivery and shaping workflow to improve the organization’s ability to identify, analyze, and respond to threats.