Cybersecurity System Security Engineer

General information

Requisition # R57772 Locations USA-CO-Colorado Springs Posting Date 01/24/2025 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cybersecurity System Security Engineer II to join our team in Peterson AFB, CO.

The Cybersecurity System Security Engineer II regularly conducts the following activities:

• Serve as the RMF Cybersecurity Specialist for the organization's Systems.

• Maintain Day-to-Day security analysis of RMF packages to ensure timely updates and notifications.

• Update RMF Security Control Families as required and properly process through eMASS.

• Maintain thorough understating of NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171 controls and determine which controls are applicable to the application, as well as document implementation in Security Controls Tractability Matrix.

• Provide support and recommendations to Program Managers and Security Authorities to maintain appropriate information assurance (IA) posture(s) for programs and systems.

• Conduct reviews to identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses and ensure that all security features applied to a system are implemented and functional.

• Monitor and resolve Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to mitigate system vulnerabilities on assigned Information Systems.

• Draft and/or prepare and maintain security Assessment and Authorization documentation (e.g. IA SOP, SSP, MSSP, RAR and SCTM)

• Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration with existing SAP network infrastructures.

• Develop and provide IA risk management recommendations to the customer.

• Represent the Government Program Manager in various SSE related working groups, advisory groups, and advisory council meetings.  

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6-8 years experience, including minimum 4 years’ experience within SCI or SAP environment.

• Minimum 2 years of SAP relevant experience highly desired.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent additional experience (4 years)

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 1 and Information Assurance Manager Level 2 within 6 months of the date of hire.

Security Clearance:

• Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information

• Willingness to submit to a polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents.

• Full understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) processes for system accreditation, along with legacy (DITSCAP, DIACAP) processes

The projected compensation range for this position is $126,300.00-$210,300.00. 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 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.

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.
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