Systems Engineer

ManTech; Herndon (AR); On-site; USD 166,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

ManTech in Herndon, VA is seeking a Systems Engineer to build and maintain enterprise data feeds powering network and security intelligence platforms. You will integrate data from multiple vendor APIs, create robust ETL pipelines, and leverage AI to handle complex data extraction and normalization.

Responsibilities include designing feeds from 10+ APIs, building intelligent parsers, orchestrating automated download, transformation and loading, and ensuring reliability through monitoring and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of systems or data engineering experience.
• 5+ years building production data pipelines with Python.
• Experience consuming REST APIs at scale.
• Experience with network and security tools.
• Experience integrating AI capabilities with applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise data feeds from 10+ vendor APIs.
• Build intelligent parsers to handle diverse data formats.
• Orchestrate automated pipelines for data download, transformation, and loading.
• Ensure reliability through monitoring, error handling, and optimization.
• Adapt to API changes and vendor issues quickly.
• Integrate AI for data extraction, classification, anomaly detection, and auto-healing.
• Evaluate new tools for potential project impact.

Skills

Python

REST API consumption

Data pipeline design

AI integration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Nmap

Rapid7

ETL tooling

Job description

General information

• Requisition #: R70204
• Locations: USA-VA-Herndon
• Posting Date: 08/25/2026
• Security Clearance Required: TS/SCI w/ Poly
• Remote Type: Onsite
• Time Type: Full time

Description & Requirements

Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now—unleash your potential with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Systems Engineer to join our team in Herndon, VA. The Systems Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining enterprise data feeds that power network and security intelligence platforms. In this role, you will integrate data from multiple vendor APIs, create robust ETL pipelines, and leverage AI to handle complex data extraction and normalization challenges.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design and maintain enterprise data feeds from 10+ network and security vendor APIs.
• Build intelligent parsers that handle diverse data formats.
• Orchestrate automated pipelines for regular data download, transformation, and loading.
• Ensure reliability and performance through continuous monitoring, error handling, and optimization.
• Adapt to system changes by quickly resolving API updates, data format changes, and vendor issues.
• Integrate AI capabilities for data extraction, classification, anomaly detection, and auto-healing.
• Perform technical evaluations of new tools for potential use and positive impact on project processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 10+ years’ experience with Systems Engineering, Data Engineering or similar technical role
• 5+ years’ experience building production data pipelines with Python
• Experience consuming REST or similar APIs at scale
• Experience with network and security tools such as Nmap, Rapid7, or similar tools
• Experience integrating AI capabilities with applications for efficient code responses

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Experience across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Strong software testing practices and quality standards

Clearance Requirements: Active/current TS/SCI with polygraph is required

Physical Requirements: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

The projected compensation range for this position is $165,900.00-$295,300.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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