MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career-oriented, and customer-focused Senior Cyber Security Analyst – Incident Response to join our dynamic team in Springfield, VA. In this role, you will play a key part in protecting mission-critical systems by identifying, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats in a fast-paced operational environment.

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.
• Work Schedule: This position operates on a Sunday – Wednesday  6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (1st Shift) schedule to support 24×7 mission operations.

Basic 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.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for approximately 50% of the time.
• Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment such as calculators, copiers, and printers.
• Regular communication with coworkers, management, and customers, which may involve presentations and information exchange.