Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team working in the Washington, D.C. Navy Yard. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days on-site, 2 days remote.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Reviewing testing and validation to ensure system functionality and compliance with security standards

Developing technical documentation including schematics, specifications, and system architecture diagrams

Participating in engineering reviews, audits, and program milestone meetings

Assist with Participating Acquisition Resource Manager (PARMs) in getting Air Transfer Office (ATO) for aircraft carriers systems

Work with SEA 03 concerning Cybersecurity of Aircraft Carrier systems

Provide technical support in system engineering design, network architecture and system security development to support platform-based network integration, information technology and communications for cybersecurity in accordance with NIST Framework, JCIDS System Survivability, DoD 8500 series, DoD Cybersecurity Test & Evaluation (T&E), Cyber Threat Intelligence, Navy Cybersafe, Navy Information Assurance / Technical Authority Board standards and NAVSEA Enclave policy

Support efforts in cybersecurity for the definition of system security requirements, risk assessments, systems analysis, systems design, cybersecurity T&E, assessment and authorization

Provide cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) support

Serve as a subject matter expert in the validation of the implementation of cybersecurity requirements for device, sub-system, system, enclave and platform

Recommend systems hardening solutions to increase operational survivability and resilience to operational risk to the mission for device, sub-system, system, enclave and platform

Provide engineering recommendations and support the integration of T&E into the identification and development of device, sub-system, system, enclave and platform level cybersecurity specification and requirements for implementation into the ship design

Support the phasing and fielding of cybersecurity for existing systems to future needs and trends through planned integration of the necessary cyber related architectural features and tools to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the systems, networks platform mission and operation

Minimum Qualifications :

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics with concentration in Computer Science

10+ years of professional experience in Computer Design, Software Development or Computer Network Security

Must be able to obtain an IAT Level III Cert : CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP, or, an IASAE Level III Cert : CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, or CCSP within 6 months of onboarding

Experience supporting U.S. Navy programs or operations

Experience in Cybersecurity or Cyber Defense engineering and management

Preferred Qualifications :

7 of the 10 minimum years of required of experience focused in Cyber security, Cyber Defense engineering, and Management

CISM or CCIE Certification

Clearance Requirements :

Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active or current Top Secret clearance.

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%

Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

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 $112,400.00-$186,500.00. 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 its 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.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.