MANTECH

Principal Cyber Security Engineer

MANTECH  •  Chantilly, VA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description


General information


Requisition #
R64758
Locations
USA-VA-Chantilly
Posting Date
12/12/2025
Security Clearance Required
TS/SCI w/ Poly
Remote Type
Onsite
Time Type
Full time


Description & Requirements


Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now—unleash your potential with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Principal Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA.


This role supports the Comply-to-Connect (C2C) mission by engineering and sustaining secure network infrastructures across classified and unclassified environments. You will work alongside cyber experts to develop solutions that enhance network compliance and security posture across DoD systems.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Engineer, design, implement, integrate, and sustain Comply-to-Connect (C2C) deployment support to migrate, deploy, improve, and maintain C2C services
  • Manage and maintain appliances, applications, servers, and supporting infrastructure in both classified and unclassified environments
  • Coordinate with the network service provider to develop and maintain network architecture diagrams
  • Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization, and industry best practices
  • Monitor and investigate C2C performance and faults and recommend improvements
  • Interact with other team members and customers at multiple levels to gather, supply, or coordinate information
  • Support Assessment and Authorization activities related to cybersecurity technologies, where applicable

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of additional cyber experience in lieu of degree
  • 7+ years of cyber experience
  • Experience with technologies involved in large-scale enterprise network deployments and data centers
  • Experience deploying and/or supporting enterprise security software products such as firewalls, IPS, anti-virus solutions, application firewalls, high availability solutions, network management systems, and virtual systems
  • Knowledge of Windows and Linux systems, general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking, 802.1x, and network security concepts
  • IAT Level II certification (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience implementing and using complex software products involving multiple integrated components
  • Real-time, enterprise-level C2C expertise including vendor-agnostic services, open-source trends, and proficiency in DoD integration, engineering, and sustainment processes
  • Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
  • Experience with tools such as Nmap, Nessus, and tcpdump

Clearance Requirements:

  • Must have a current/active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

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


MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

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About MANTECH

MANTECH is more than a technology company. We are a company dedicated to service, and we consider our work a part of the public trust. The people of MANTECH are privileged to work for the security of the United States, the welfare of our service members and veterans, the protection of our communities, and the cause of better health care.

We have served the nation for more than 57 years, and in that time we have continually changed and grown to provide the technology that government needs to meet new challenges. We seek people with the same strong ethic of service, creativity, energy, and dedication to serving our country.

We are comprised of more than 9,800 talented employees around the world. Nearly 40% of our employees are veterans. Many others come from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security and federal civilian agencies. We understand our customers’ challenges because we know their world firsthand.

When Federal managers and military leaders face tough challenges in cyber, data collection & analysis, enterprise IT or systems and software engineering, they turn to MANTECH to get the job done right. These professionals trust MANTECH and stay with us for years because we understand their needs and tackle their most complex challenges head on. They know that reaching their goal is our ultimate objective.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Herndon, Virginia
Year Founded
1968
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