Senior Network Security Engineer

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first.  At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Network Security Engineer to join our team supporting a large U. S. Government program within the National Capitol Region.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

• Manage and implement physical as well as AWS-based firewalls, proxies, VPN concentrators, and related network protection technologies.
• Develop, implement, and sustain network operating rules, objects, and flows across complex global enterprise.
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, data scientists to deliver continuous improvement in cyber defense/resilience.
• Work with and provide guidance to Security Operations and other Information Security team activities on security strategies, processes, response, and technologies.
• Provide support to Incident Response on security incidents including mock security incident exercises.
• Critically analyzes network infrastructure to find opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce the threat profile.
• ·Provide mentorship and training on areas of expertise to Information Security and other internal teams.
• Participate in audits covering network security services and technologies.
• Participate in proactive research and provide recommendations for continuous improvement on information security technologies, processes, and services.
• Participate in on-call coverage and perform effective escalation of problems and issues.
• Present project status reports to senior management, adhere to policies and practices relative to technical guidelines and change management processes, and may contribute to the development of new policies and practices by suggesting innovative ideas.
• Work closely with business and application owners on design, troubleshooting, support, and documentation of new application deployment and enhancements.
• Perform internal audits and reviews to ensure compliance with all security policies and procedures which includes internal penetration and vulnerability scans.
• Evaluate new and emerging network security trends, products, and technologies.

Basic Qualification:

• Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field, and
• A minimum of (5) five
• Experience with researching, evaluating, testing, recommending, and implementing new security software or devices.
• Experience in managing the can organization’s firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience with developing, testing, and operating firewalls, intrusion detection systems, enterprise anti-virus systems and software deployment tools.
• Familiar with current network security technological developments and applications.
• Experience with evaluation of vendor products to make recommendations for purchase.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top Secret clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Work to be performed at a government facility in the National Capitol Region.
• Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $109,100-$181,100. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, ManTech invests in it’s employees beyond just compensation. ManTech’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain q