Cyber Engineer Lead

MATECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyber Engineer Lead to join our team in Springfield, VA.   The Cyber Security Analyst Lead is responsible for the detection, identification, analysis, and reporting of cyber threats, intrusions, anomalous activities, and potential misuse of systems. This role supports the protection of ManTech’s digital assets and sensitive data through the administration, monitoring, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity technologies and processes.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

This position serves as the Lead IT Security / Information Assurance Officer and must demonstrate possession of strong information technology security skills, troubleshooting skills, and a strong understanding of the JSIG to include associated policies and regulations.

Threat Detection & Response : Identify, assess, and report potential cyber-attacks, intrusions, and abnormal system behaviors. Participate actively in incident response and recovery activities; Mitigation & Remediation : Develop and implement enterprise-level mitigation strategies to address complex vulnerabilities.

Technology Administration : Administer and maintain systems supporting Identity Management, Privileged User Access, Access Control (firewall), End Point Protection, Internet Protection, Vulnerability Scanning, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.

Operational Support : Ensure proper installation, testing, patching, upgrading, and performance of cybersecurity tools and applications. Maintain system resiliency and availability across all managed technologies.

Policy Enforcement & Compliance : Enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices in alignment with ManTech’s security framework and regulatory requirements.

Leadership & Collaboration : Lead or participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives. Provide technical mentorship and subject matter expertise to junior team members.

Continuous Improvement : Interpret internal and external cybersecurity trends and business challenges; recommend and implement innovative solutions to strengthen the enterprise security posture.

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and 10+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience, including hands-on technical administration and operational security support.

Industry Standard certification requirement : ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, principles, and technologies

Proficiency in SIEM, endpoint protection, and identity management tool

Ability to lead small teams or projects

Excellent communication and influence skills; Strong judgment in identifying and mitigating security risks

Clearance Requirements :

Must have current / active TS / SCI with the ability to obtain / maintain Yankee White Security Clearance.

Physical Requirements :

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.

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.