MANTECH

Senior Cyber Security Engineer

MANTECH  •  Chantilly, VA (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
Apply
AI can make mistakes so check important info. Chat history is never stored.

Job Description


General information


Requisition #

R68076

Locations

USA-VA-Chantilly

Posting Date

05/27/2026

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 Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA

The Senior Cyber Security Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support the enterprise cybersecurity application infrastructure, ensure compliance with customer policies, and deliver Tier 2 and Tier 3 maintenance and onboarding support.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Providing knowledge in the creation, editing, and management of scan policies, audit files, scan jobs, reports, dashboards, and custom content for specialized cybersecurity systems including Tenable Nessus tools and ServiceNow integration.
  • Performing engineering support and system administration of specialized cybersecurity applications and systems to include installation, configuration, maintenance, patching, and back-up/restore.
  • Providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 maintenance support for deployed cybersecurity technologies and customer onboarding.
  • Analyzing and making recommendations for policies, procedures, and processes in order to increase efficiencies and streamline program activities.
  • Interacting with other team members and customers at multiple levels to gather, supply, or coordinate information, while ensuring compliance with all Enterprise service requirements, CONOPS, and System Security Plans.
  • Identifying potential conflicts with the implementation of cybersecurity tools within the enterprise and providing ideas for automating repetitive project tasks through scripts.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of experience in lieu of degree
  • 5+ years of Cyber experience
  • Experience with the Tenable product suite and vulnerability scanning.
  • Knowledge of Windows and Linux systems administration, general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking, and network security concepts.
  • Knowledge of ServiceNow.
  • Ability to organize, plan, and multi-task with attention to detail.
  • Must have or be willing to obtain IAT Level II certifications within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of AWS technologies.
  • Knowledge of federal Cyber Security Guidance such as NIST SP 800-37 and NIST 800-137 continuous monitoring.
  • Ability to function in a fast-paced environment, effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and resolve problems effectively.
  • Strong ability to effectively interact with various levels of senior management.

Clearance Requirements:

  • An active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

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.

MANTECH 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.
MANTECH

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
Social Media