Security Engineer

ManTech; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Security Engineer to join their team in Herndon, VA. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining secure environments for high-priority missions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical foundation in cybersecurity and a deep understanding of federal security frameworks. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, integrating security controls into DevSecOps pipelines, and collaborating with various stakeholders. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity or related IT security roles.
• Hands-on experience working in air-gapped cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity solutions across classified and unclassified environments.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and remediation.

Skills

Cybersecurity

NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Incident Response

Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle)

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

4+ years of equivalent experience

Tools

ACAS

Splunk

Tenable

Palo Alto

CrowdStrike

Job description

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Security Engineer to join our team in Herndon, VA.

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure environments that align with compliance standards in support of a high priority mission at one of our National Intelligence Customers. This role requires an individual with a strong technical foundation in cybersecurity, a deep understanding of federal security frameworks, and a proactive approach to protecting mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Implement and maintain cybersecurity solutions across classified and unclassified environments.

Perform risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and system hardening in compliance with NIST 800-53 and RMF.

Support the preparation and submission of security documentation for Authority to Develop (ATD) and Authority to Operate (ATO) under IC guidelines.

Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, ISSEs, ISSMs, engineers, and auditors during security assessments and continuous monitoring.

Monitor and respond to security incidents, performing root cause analysis and remediation.

Integrate security controls into DevSecOps pipelines and cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP or Oracle).

Support development and implementation of security policies, plans, and SOPs.

Stay current on evolving federal cybersecurity directives, threats, and compliance requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or 4+ years of equivalent experience in a related field

7+ years of experience in cybersecurity or related IT security roles.

Experience with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), FedRAMP, or DoD Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

Hands-on experience working in air-gapped cloud environments.

Knowledge of system/network security principles and incident response practices.

Experience supporting the Intelligence Community.

Preferred Qualifications:

DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or III certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CEH, CISM).

Knowledge of STIGs, SCAP tools, and secure system baselining.

Hands-on experience with security tools (e.g., ACAS, Splunk, Tenable, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, or similar).

Scripting or automation experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell) to support security operations.

Clearance Requirements:

Must hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph

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.

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