Associate Cyber Security Analyst

ManTech seeks a motivated, career-oriented, and customer-focused Associate 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, 2:00 PM – 12:00 AM (2nd Shift) schedule to support 24x7 mission operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of cyber experience in lieu of a degree.

• 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.