MANTECH

Staff Security Engineer

MANTECH  •  Chantilly, VA (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description


General information


Requisition #
R67808
Locations
USA-VA-Chantilly
Posting Date
05/19/2026
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 Staff Security Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA You will support system security architecture and assurance by helping to implement robust cybersecurity frameworks, assess risk, and support system compliance activities. By leveraging your strong technical background, you will support the improvement and sustainment of mission-driven IT solutions that enable secure enterprise operations.

In this role, you will assist architects and system developers in identifying and implementing appropriate information security functionality to ensure consistent application of government security policy. You will perform and review technical security assessments of computing environments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies. Furthermore, you will evaluate proposed software, hardware, firmware, and infrastructure, including DEVSECOPS, containerization, and zero-trust architectures, to ensure compliance with applicable security guidelines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Developing and providing Information Assurance (IA) updates and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) documentation while running Tenable scans and supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) renewals
  • Using Splunk to collect weekly CONMONs and updating Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) to ensure continuous monitoring compliance
  • Assessing and closing allocated controls with Bodies of Evidence (BOEs) and applying required Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
  • Working with network service providers to develop and maintain robust network architecture diagrams for cyber defense capabilities
  • Evaluating and recommending technology upgrades to support performance improvements and alignment with industry best practices
  • Monitoring and analyzing performance and faults while proposing solutions for system optimization and collaborating with stakeholders to coordinate technical information
  • Supporting A&A activities related to network security technologies and maintaining a robust library of required documentation

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of additional work experience in lieu of a degree
  • 2+ years of experience in IT and/or Cyber Security
  • IAT Level II certification or higher (Security+, Net+, etc.) or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire
  • Experience creating, maintaining, and communicating complex information technology and security documentation
  • Experience providing ISSE support and working closely with ISSMs and ISSOs to integrate security controls and ensure compliance with RMF and NIST 800-53 standards
  • Experience identifying security requirements for the proper handling of Government data to ensure systems meet all requirements
  • Experience with technologies supporting large-scale enterprise deployments or data centers and inventorying complex networks

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience implementing and supporting complex, multi-component software solutions across a large team
  • Experience deploying enterprise security software including firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and virtualization platforms
  • Knowledge of Windows and Linux systems, TCP/IP networking, 802.1x, and core network security principles
  • Experience with the Sponsor’s primary cyber risk and compliance automation tools

Clearance Requirements:

  • An active TS/SCI with polygraph is required for this position

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.

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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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