Cyber Threat Lead

General information

Requisition # R66763 Locations USA-VA-Chantilly, USA-AZ-Chandler Posting Date 03/26/2026 Security Clearance Required Secret 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!

***This is for a future opportunity***

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career, and team-oriented Cyber Threat Lead to support a DHS customer in Chandler, AZ OR the National Capital Region.
 

As part of this mission, you will help the organization maintain its prestigious designation as a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) and Center of Excellence (COE). Our team provides comprehensive, 24/7/365 security services supporting an expansive network across LANs, WANs, and advanced Cloud-based infrastructures. This is a unique opportunity to utilize a "kill chain" process to thwart Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and support cutting-edge technologies like Zero Trust Architecture, AI/ML risk mitigation, and Post-Quantum Computing readiness.  
 

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Execute a repeatable process to confirm if threat intelligence affects the ICE environment.

• Conduct predictive threat simulations to determine attack probability and cost analysis.

• Incorporate Data Science modeling and machine learning into daily hunt operations.

• Identify and investigate endpoint, network, and cloud-based threats.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (or 4+ additional years of experience).

• 5+ years of experience with data hunting/manipulation.

• One of the following: CISSP (Associate), CCSP, SSCP, GCIH, GNFA, or GCIA AND one from the DOD 8570 CSSP list.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skill in writing scripts (R, Python, SQL) for advanced data analysis.

• Advanced proficiency in using EDR and SOAR solutions for threat identification.

• Expertise in incorporating machine learning models into daily threat hunting.

• Proven ability to identify and investigate threats within Cloud-based environments.

• Experience conducting predictive simulations for attack cost and probability.

• Experience with post-quantum computing assessment/implementation  

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an ICE Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able t