Principal Cyber Security Analyst

MANTECH; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Cape Canaveral, FL is seeking a Principal Cyber Security Analyst to lead advanced incident response efforts and guide senior technical decisions.

This role requires a TS/SCI with Polygraph active and 7+ years in cyber security, plus IAT Level II at start and CSSP-IR within 30 days. You will coordinate enterprise responses, analyze threats, and publish actionable reports to strengthen mission-critical security postures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years IT experience preferred.
• 7+ years of cyber experience.
• IAT Level II certification required at start.
• CSSP-IR certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Leading incident response efforts and coordinating documentation, work efforts, and resources.
• Coordinating enterprise incident response efforts and command and control functions.
• Providing detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks and intrusions.
• Characterizing and analyzing network traffic and system data to identify threats.
• Writing and publishing cyber incident reports detailing findings and mitigations.
• Developing and documenting incident response guidance, processes, and procedures.
• Acting as a lead professional and managing the work of others to ensure complete systems meeting requirements.
• Recommending and implementing process and policy improvements.

Skills

Incident response

Cybersecurity operations

Team coordination

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Principal Cyber Security Analyst to join our team in Cape Canaveral, FL.

The Principal Cyber Security Analyst will support cybersecurity operations by performing as the technical expert for the organization. This senior-level position involves leading incident response efforts, ensuring the integrity of enterprise data, and providing high-level technical guidance to maintain mission-critical security postures.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Performing as the technical expert and interacting with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations
• Directly managing security incidents from inception to final after-action reporting, including coordinating documentation, work efforts, and resource utilization
• Coordinating enterprise incident response efforts and command and control functions in response to cyber security incidents
• Providing detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks, intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities
• Characterizing and performing analysis of network traffic and system data to identify potential threats to resources
• Performing security event and incident correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise
• Analyzing and assessing damage to the data and infrastructure as a result of cyber incidents
• Writing and publishing cyber incident reports detailing findings and mitigation or remediation recommendations
• Developing and documenting incident response guidance, processes, and procedures
• Acting as a lead professional and managing the work of others to
• Ensure complete and functioning systems that meet all requirements
• Recommending, and when approved, implementing process and policy improvements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with or 4+ years of additional IT experience in lieu of degree
• 7+ years of cyber experience
• IAT Level II certification (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, CySA+, or CCNA-Security) required at start
• CSSP-IR certification (GCIH, CSIH, or CEH) required within 30 days of hire
• Experience working in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment and with associated COTS technologies
• Experience managing complex security incidents and coordinating resources across a large team to drive a security agenda

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Working knowledge of database security, operating system security, and the latest security principles and protocols

Clearance Requirements

• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

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.