Associate Cyber Security Analyst

ManTech seeks a motivated, career-oriented, and customer-focused  Associate Cyber Security Analyst – Incident Response  to join our dynamic team in  Springfield, VA . In this role, you will play a key part in protecting mission-critical systems by identifying, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To :

Provide leadership and advanced Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) support, managing cyber and network sensor activities.

Perform security event and incident correlation using information gathered from multiple enterprise sources.

Conduct cyber incident triage to determine scope, urgency, and potential impact; identify vulnerabilities and recommend timely remediation.

Track cyber incidents from initial detection through final resolution.

Analyze and assess potential damage to data and infrastructure.

Perform cyber engineering trend analysis and produce detailed reports.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous monitoring and response readiness.

Work Schedule :  This position operates on a Sunday – Wednesday, 2 : 00 PM – 12 : 00 AM (2nd Shift) schedule to support 24x7 mission operations.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of cyber experience in lieu of a degree.

IAT Level II certification required (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security).

Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.

Working knowledge of current COTS Cybersecurity technologies.

Familiarity with database and operating system security concepts.

Understanding of the latest security principles, techniques, and protocols.

Preferred Qualifications :

CNDSP-IR certification (GCIH, CSIH, or CEH).

Experience working within a Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) environment.

Experience with COTS technologies used in Cybersecurity Engineering environments.

Security Clearance Requirements :

Active TS / SCI with CI Polygraph required.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to remain in a stationary position for approximately 50% of the time.

Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment such as calculators, copiers, and printers.

Regular communication with coworkers, management, and customers, which may involve presentations and information exchange.