Cybersecurity Operations Engineer

MANTECH seeks a motivated and customer-oriented Cybersecurity Operations Engineer to join our team in Fairmont, WV. This position is contingent upon contract award and/or funding. In this role, you will be a critical part of a dynamic Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC), supporting a large-scale secure government enterprise. You will be responsible for the administration of both Windows and Linux systems, while also providing support for a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system and other cybersecurity systems and operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for both Windows and Linux operating systems in a secure, large-scale environment. This includes patching, configuration management, and performance tuning.
• Serve as a team member for the SIEM platform, ensuring its optimal operation. This involves log source integration, rule and dashboard creation, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with analysts and incident responders to support the detection, analysis, and containment of cyber threats.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of various cybersecurity tools and platforms.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for systems, processes, and security procedures.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including network engineers and security analysts, to ensure the integrity and availability of the enterprise's systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in systems administration for both Windows Server and Linux (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu) environments.
• Hands-on experience with a major SIEM platform (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, etc).
• Preferred experience working within a large-scale, secure government or DoD environment.
• Preferred experience with Microsoft Azure, including knowledge of cloud security best practices and services.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.