Cyber Engineer

General information

Requisition # R59767 Locations USA-VA-Herndon Posting Date 04/11/2025 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI w/ Poly Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyber Engineer to join our team in Herndon, Virginia. As a Cyber Engineer on our team, your role is critical in enhancing our cyber defense capabilities through innovative solutions and automation for our Intelligence Community customer’s Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC). Help protect the most coveted target in the world.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools using Python or similar programming languages. Create and optimize Jupyter Notebooks for data analysis and reporting.

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes using tools such as Apache NiFi and Diode. Integrate data from various sources to support security operations and analytics.

• Implement and manage automation workflows using SOAR platforms. Develop automated incident response playbooks to streamline CSOC processes.

• Deploy, configure, and manage EDR solutions to detect and respond to security threats. Conduct thorough investigations and analysis of EDR alerts.

• Perform digital forensic investigations to identify and analyze security incidents. Collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence in accordance with legal and organizational requirements.

• Configure and maintain SIEM tools like Splunk or Elk for real-time monitoring and threat detection. Develop and refine correlation rules, dashboards, and reports to enhance threat visibility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years’ experience in cyber security or High School Diploma and 11+ years’ experience

• Experience in cyber development, scripting, and automation

• Experience with data engineering tools and techniques, including ETL processes and Apache NiFi or similar

• Experience with automation and SOAR platforms

• Experience using EDR solutions or digital forensics methodologies

• Experience using SIEM tools like Splunk, Elk or similar

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC, CEH)

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/ polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

SKN.7.23

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