Principal Cyber Automation Engineer

General information

Requisition # R60880 Locations USA-VA-Chantilly Posting Date 06/10/2025 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 Principal Cyber Automation Engineer for Enterprise Services, to join our team in the Chantilly, VA or Denver, CO.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design and develop new automation Tenable Audit files to minimize false findings, performance issues, and integration of custom policies
• Map technical configuration to NIST security controls to facilitate and support continuous assessments
• Test and debug customized Tenable Audit files to ensure smooth deployment
• Provide customer support via phone, email, or messaging services to resolve issues and answer questions with the Tenable Audit policies
• Track, prioritize, and document DISA STIGs for status on deliverables and activities 
• Provides knowledge in creating, editing, and managing audit files, and custom content for specialized cybersecurity systems including but not limited to Tenable Nessus tools
• Other project and corporate duties as assigned to support the customer

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years additional experience in lieu of degree
• 7+ years of cyber experience
• Experience with Tenable product suite and vulnerability & compliance scanning
• Experience with one scripting language (Ruby, Python, Perl, Bash, JavaScript)
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux systems administration, general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking, and network security concepts is required
• Must have or be willing to obtain IAT Level II certifications within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of AWS technologies
• Knowledge of Nessus Attack Scripting Language (NASL)
• Knowledge of federal Cyber Security Guidance such as NIST SP 800-37 – Guide for Applying the Risk Management Framework to Federal Information Systems and NIST 800-137 – Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) for Federal Information Systems and Organizations

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. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

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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