Senior Cyber Security Analyst

General information

Requisition # R65013 Locations USA-VA-Springfield Posting Date 12/29/2025 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 Analyst to join our team in Springfield, VA.

This role supports 24x7 cybersecurity operations by identifying and mitigating threats to mission systems. You will play a vital part in analyzing cyber incidents, assessing risk, and providing expert guidance to enable rapid remediation.
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks/intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities
• Characterizes and performs analysis of network traffic and system data to identify anomalous activity and potential threats to resources
• Performs security event and incident correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise
• Performs cyber incident triage to include determining scope, urgency, and potential impact; identifies the specific vulnerability and makes recommendations to enable expeditious remediation
• Tracks and documents cyber incidents from initial detection through final resolution
• Analyzes and assesses damage to the data and infrastructure resulting from cyber incidents
• Performs cyber incident trend analysis and reporting
• Supports Monday–Friday schedule with on-call availability for 24x7 cyber operations as needed
   

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of cyber experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of cyber experience
• IAT Level II certification required (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security)
• Proficient in Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience working in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment
• Familiarity with COTS technologies used in a Cybersecurity Operations Center
• Working knowledge of database and operating system security
• Solid understanding of current security principles, techniques, and protocols
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• CSSP-IR certification (CySA+, CEH)
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously, coordinating resources and ensuring scheduled goals are met
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact with various levels of senior manageme