Cybersecurity Analyst

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst - Nights to join our team in Tysons, VA

The Cybersecurity Analyst will monitor Air Gapped Security Fabrics through managed SECOPs Tools.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitoring Operations Center IT an infrastructure for a 24x7 mission critical SECOPs function.
• Performing event analysis within SIEM, leveraging systems to develop response tickets within case management tooling.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate with TIER 2 Analysts for event escalation and follow defined security playbooks for environments.
• Drive enhanced Security Posture through detections & response compliance.
• A customer first attitude is a must
• Work Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 11pm to 7am. Schedules are subject to change based on business needs.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with 3+ years of experience in Security Operations, Cyber Security, and/or Systems Administration.
• Experience with SIEM, IDS, EDR, and Case Management Tools.
• Experience with supporting operating systems, networking, scripting and automation, and Security Application troubleshooting.
• An active 8140 Certification, Comptia Security +
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Information Technology/Computer Science field or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in working with SOC systems/networks and supporting Security Detections Development
• Experience with security alert tuning, in partnership with TIER 2 and TIER 3 (Engineering) Teams
• Experience with creating scripts to automate common tasks.
• Experience in developing Threat Reports, translating IOCs and alerts into narrative overviews.
• Understanding of local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN) and mobile computing environments.
• Understanding of STIG and hardening practices
  

Clearance Requirements:

• An active/current TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• 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