Watch Officer

MANTECH; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology security provider seeks a motivated Watch Officer to support cybersecurity operations in Chandler, AZ. This role involves ensuring continuous technical management of security operations, performing audits, and monitoring security tools. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of supervisory experience, along with relevant certifications. Join us in protecting critical infrastructures with advanced technologies and a commitment to security excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a security operations environment.
• Substantial and documented security experience in enterprise settings.
• CASP, CCSP, SSCP, GMON, GCIH, GCIA, GECD certification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly audits of security monitors and account privilege changes.
• Monitor SIEM and security tools to maintain environmental situational awareness.
• Lead shift turnover and maintain detailed watch logs.

Skills

Technical management

Forensic analysis

Zero Trust Architecture

AI/ML risk mitigation

Post-Quantum Computing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SIEM tools

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated and team-oriented Watch Officer to support a DHS customer in Chandler, AZ and the National Capital Region. As part of this mission, you will help the organization maintain its prestigious designation as a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) Center of Excellence (COE). Our team provides comprehensive, 24/7/365 security services supporting an expansive network across LANs, WANs, and advanced Cloud-based infrastructures. This is a unique opportunity to utilize a "kill chain" process to thwart Advanced Persistent Threats (APT), and implement and support cutting-edge technologies like Zero Trust Architecture, AI/ML risk mitigation, and Post-Quantum Computing readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide continuous technical management for the security operations shift.
• Perform weekly audits of security monitors and account privilege changes.
• Monitor SIEM and security tools to maintain environmental situational awareness.
• Lead shift turnover and maintain detailed watch logs for the enterprise.
• Thwart Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) using forensic "kill chain" processes.
• Implement Zero Trust Architecture and AI/ML risk mitigation for our DHS customer.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of supervisory experience in a security operations environment.
• Substantial and documented security experience in enterprise settings.
• One of the following: CASP, CCSP, SSCP, GMON, GCIH, GCIA, GECD AND one from the DOD 8570 CSSP list (Analyst, Infrastructure Support, or IR) (6 years of equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of one certification).

Preferred Skills

• Proven ability to manage high‑pressure security incidents in real‑time.
• Experience with 24/7/365 shift operations.
• Experience with post‑quantum computing assessment/implementation.

Clearance Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active Secret AND TS/SCI eligibility.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an ICE Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co‑workers and customers.