MANTECH provides advanced technology solutions for government intelligence agencies and national security missions. The Tier 1 Cybersecurity Analyst will monitor security systems, analyze and triage security events, maintain incident records, review network and system activity, and support continuous cybersecurity operations for critical government infrastructure.
Monitor security consoles and identify security platform alerts (SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewall, etc.) for potential malicious activity
Perform initial analysis and triaging of security events to determine severity and impact
Maintain detailed logs of activity and create initial incident reports for escalation to incident responders and other team members
Review network traffic patterns and system logs to identify unauthorized access or anomalies
Assist with the health and maintenance checks of security tools and sensors
Coordinate with team members and shift leads to ensure a seamless handoff between night and day operations
This position requires shifts that may include days, nights, and/or weekends to ensure continuous coverage. Examples include: Saturday & Sunday: 12-hour night shifts (8:00 PM – 8:00 AM). Weekdays: Two additional 8-hour shifts (to be scheduled) to complete a 40-hour work week. Monday – Friday: shifts may be 8am – 4pm, 4pm to 12 midnight, or 12 midnight to 8am
Qualification
Required
* 0-2 years of experience in a SOC, NOC, or technical support environment
* Basic understanding of TCP/IP networking and common protocols as well as:
+ Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems
+ Exposure to security tools like Splunk, ArcSight, Sentinel or others is a plus
+ Basic understanding of Security alerts, logs, and event analysis
+ Basic understanding of common attack types (phishing, malware, brute force, lateral movement)
* Must be able to consistently work the 12-hour weekend night shift (Sat/Sun 8 PM - 8 AM) and/or other assigned shifts
* Must be a US Citizen with a current/active secret clearance
* Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
* Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer
Preferred
* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent military/professional experience) is preferred
* Certifications: Security+, CySA+, GCIH, or similar is preferred
* Active Top Secret clearance
Benefits
Health Insurance, dependent upon position
Life Insurance, dependent upon position
Paid Time Off, dependent upon position
Holiday Pay, dependent upon position
Short-term and long-term Disability, dependent upon position
Retirement and Savings, dependent upon position
Learning and Development opportunities, dependent upon position
Wellness programs, dependent upon position
Other optional benefit elections, dependent upon position
MANTECH is a technology company that offers cyber, IT, and data analytics technologies and solutions for security programs. It is a sub-organization of The Carlyle Group.
Glassdoor
4.0
Founded in 1968
Herndon, Virginia, USA
5001-10000 employees
https://www.mantech.com
MANTECH is a technology company that offers cyber, IT, and data analytics technologies and solutions for security programs. It is a sub-organization of The Carlyle Group.
