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Top Secret/SCI
Unspecified
Unspecified
IT - Security
Herndon, VA (On-Site/Office)
ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Security Engineer to join our team in Herndon, VA.
The Security Engineer will 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:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Clearance Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
The Security Engineer will 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 a related field or Hgh School Diploma with an additional 4+ years of experience in a related fireld.
- 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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