Associate Cyber Security Analyst

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career-oriented, and customer-focused Associate Cyber Security Analyst - Incident Response to join our team in Springfield, VA.

In this important role, you will help defend mission-critical systems by identifying and responding to cyber threats in a dynamic and fast-paced operational environment. You will contribute to the protection of national security by supporting continuous threat monitoring and response within a Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• You will provide leadership and advanced Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) support, overseeing cyber and network sensor activities.
• You will perform event and incident correlation using data aggregated from multiple enterprise sources.
• You will conduct cyber incident triage to determine scope, urgency, and potential impact, while identifying vulnerabilities and recommending timely remediation.
• You will track and manage cyber incidents from initial detection through final resolution.
• You will analyze and assess potential damage to systems, data, and infrastructure.
• You will perform cyber engineering trend analysis and produce detailed analytical reports.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous monitoring capabilities and incident response readiness.
• This position operates on a Sunday - Wednesday, 2:00 PM - 12:00 AM (2nd Shift) schedule in support of 24x7 mission operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of cyber experience in lieu of a degree
• IAT Level II certification required (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security)
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Working knowledge of current commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Cybersecurity technologies
• Familiarity with database and operating system security concepts
• Understanding of modern security principles, techniques, and protocols

Preferred Qualifications:

• CNDSP-IR certification (GCIH, CSIH, or CEH)
• Experience working in a Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) environment
• Experience with COTS technologies used in Cybersecurity Engineering environments

Clearance Requirements:

• An active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required for this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Frequently operates computers and standard office equipment such as copiers and printers.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.