Cyber Security Analyst

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MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyber Security Analyst to join our team in Chantilly, VA .

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing technical support for security software and hardware.
• Ensuring compliance with all security policies and procedures.
• Participating in threat hunting and threat detection.
• Analyzing malicious behavior.
• Developing and communicating technical security reports.
• Advising management of security risks.
• Perform required Continuous Monitoring tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of experience in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or other relevant technical field; experience can be any combination professional experience, internships, lab work or coursework.
• Experience with one or more of the following: SIEM systems, network security tools, log analysis tools, cybersecurity principles, incident detection, analysis, and response methodologies, operating systems, network protocols, and security technologies.
• DoD 8570 IAT-II required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of system vulnerability analysis and security testing.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent multitasking skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and work well under pressure.
• Experience in Splunk SPL searches and dashboarding.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current / active Top-Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary Position