Cyber Security Analyst

General information

Requisition # R64239 Locations USA-VA-Dahlgren Posting Date 11/18/2025 Security Clearance Required Secret Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Cyber Security Analyst to join our team in Dahlgren. VA. This position is on-site.
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work as an early-career computer scientist with emphasis on Linux, Python, Bash, and containerization for use in DoD applications

• Develop, maintain, and enhance software systems, focusing on Linux systems administration, automation, and scripting, particularly in Python

• Work with container environments, including Docker, Kubernetes, and Podman, to support software development and deployment

• Collaborate with teams to ensure system-level requirements are met, including writing test cases, scenarios, and procedures

• Execute test procedures, analyze results, and produce detailed trouble reports to support system developers and subject matter experts

• Participate in Test and Evaluation (T&E) of cybersecurity systems, with a focus on software certification

• The ability to travel to locations within the United States including Newport, RI, Washington DC, Philadelphia, PA to support test events and meetings (up to 20%)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline

• Foundational understanding of computer networking

• 1+ years of professional experience in software engineering

• Experience with Linux systems administration, scripting/automation, and Python programming

• Experience with container environments (Docker, Kubernetes, and Podman)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline

• Experience in operations and build toolchains, including GCC

• Preferred familiarity of Operational Technology, like ICS and SCADA systems

• Possession of an active IAT II Certification

Clearance Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required and an active Secret security clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively in a remote working environment.

• A dedicated, quiet, and ergonomically appropriate workspace conducive to producti