Senior Cyber Security Analyst

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

In this role, you will play a vital part in protecting mission-critical systems by identifying, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats in a dynamic and fast-paced operational environment. You will provide hands-on technical support, incident response leadership, and advanced analytical capabilities to ensure continuous mission success.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership and advanced Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) support, managing cyber and network sensor activities
• Perform security event and incident correlation using information gathered from multiple enterprise sources
• Conduct cyber incident triage to determine scope, urgency, and potential impact; identify vulnerabilities and recommend timely remediation
• Track cyber incidents from initial detection through final resolution
• Analyze and assess potential damage to data and infrastructure
• Perform cyber engineering trend analysis and produce detailed reports
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous monitoring and response readiness
• Support 24x7 mission operations on a Sunday - Wednesday 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM (1st Shift) schedule

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Clearance Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position approximately 50% of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations