Principal Cyber Security Analyst

MANTECH seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Principal Cyber Security Analyst to join our team in Cape Canaveral, FL .

The Principal Cyber Security Analyst will support cybersecurity operations by performing as the technical expert for the organization. This senior-level position involves leading incident response efforts, ensuring the integrity of enterprise data, and providing high-level technical guidance to maintain mission-critical security postures.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing as the technical expert and interacting with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations
• Directly managing security incidents from inception to final after-action reporting, including coordinating documentation, work efforts, and resource utilization
• Coordinating enterprise incident response efforts and command and control functions in response to cyber security incidents
• Providing detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks, intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities
• Characterizing and performing analysis of network traffic and system data to identify potential threats to resources
• Performing security event and incident correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise
• Analyzing and assessing damage to the data and infrastructure as a result of cyber incidents
• Writing and publishing cyber incident reports detailing findings and mitigation or remediation recommendations
• Developing and documenting incident response guidance, processes, and procedures
• Acting as a lead professional and managing the work of others to
• Ensure complete and functioning systems that meet all requirements
• Recommending, and when approved, implementing process and policy improvements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or 4+ years of additional IT experience in lieu of degree
• 7+ years of cyber experience
• IAT Level II certification (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, CySA+, or CCNA-Security) required at start
• CSSP-IR certification (GCIH, CSIH, or CEH) required within 6 months of hire
• Experience working in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment and with associated COTS technologies
• Experience managing complex security incidents and coordinating resources across a large team to drive a security agenda

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Working knowledge of database security, operating system security, and the latest security principles and protocols

Clearance Requirements:

• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.