Job Description

Salary: $100,000 - 140,000 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or 4+ additional years of cyber experience in place of a degree
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity
• IAT Level II certification required (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security)
• Proficient in both Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment
• Familiar with COTS technologies utilized in a Cybersecurity Operations Center
• Knowledgeable about database and operating system security
• Strong grasp of current security principles, techniques, and protocols
• CSSP-IR certification (CySA+, CEH) preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks concurrently
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Capability to engage effectively with senior management at various levels
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with an ability to seek information, evaluate options, prioritize, and implement best practices
• Must demonstrate the ability to multitask, work independently, and collaboratively, adjust workloads, and adapt to changing project priorities
• Must possess a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Physical ability to remain stationary 50% of the time
• Occasionally move about within the office to access resources and communicate with colleagues and clients

• Detect, identify, and report on potential cyber-attacks, intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse incidents
• Analyze network traffic and system data to identify unusual activities and potential threats to resources
• Conduct security event and incident correlation using information gathered from various sources across the enterprise
• Perform triage on cyber incidents to ascertain scope, urgency, and potential impact, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending actions for quick remediation
• Track and document cyber incidents from initial detection through to final resolution
• Assess and analyze damage to data and infrastructure resulting from cyber incidents
• Conduct trend analysis on cyber incidents and provide reporting
• Support a Monday to Friday schedule with on-call availability for 24x7 cyber operations as necessary

• Support
• Linux
• Network
• Security
• Windows

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We are MANTECH, seeking a dedicated and customer-oriented Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join our team in Springfield, VA. In this crucial role, you will support 24x7 cybersecurity operations by identifying and mitigating threats to mission systems. Our company values the expertise of our team members and provides a dynamic work environment where your efforts are recognized and rewarded. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

last updated 18 week of 2026

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