Cyber Operations Manager

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyber Operations Manager to join our team in Fayetteville, NC.

In this role, you will contribute to a mission-focused team that will support military operators and mission partners by modernizing the IT environment, integrating advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) for data analytics, and providing enterprise persistent services like chat, video, and data mapping through various engineering and cybersecurity initiatives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Planning, directing, or coordinating activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.
• Directing the daily activities of the Cyber Operations Team, including incident response, vulnerability management, and threat hunting.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, DoD 8500-series) and advising senior leadership on evolving threat landscapes
• Collaborating with system owners, mission stakeholders, and other IT teams to ensure proper security controls are in place across infrastructure
• Managing personnel, resources, and the operational tempo of the Security Operations Center (SOC) to ensure the effective execution of Cybersecurity requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical field with a minimum of 9+ years position specific, relevant experience
• 4+ years of position-specific relevant experience managing cybersecurity teams or a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Proven ability to manage cyber programs in DoD, IC, or similarly complex environments
• Hands-on experience with security monitoring tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection)
• Strong working knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53 controls, and applicable security compliance mandates

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Experience managing a 24x7 SOC or cyber defense operations.
• ITIL, CISM, or GIAC certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCIH)
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams or hybrid operations environments
• Familiarity with cloud security practices and hybrid on-prem/cloud architectures

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain SCI .

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position 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, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.