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Principal Cyber Security Engineer at ManTech summary:

The Principal Cyber Security Engineer at ManTech is responsible for maintaining and enhancing perimeter protection systems to secure critical cyber missions. This role involves engineering, deploying, and supporting advanced cybersecurity technologies, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems, while ensuring compliance with security policies and standards. Additionally, the engineer assists in vulnerability assessments, system integration, and the development of solutions to complex technical challenges within a secure government environment.

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Principal Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA . This role offers the opportunity to support a critical cyber mission by maintaining and enhancing perimeter protection systems in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• You will be responsible for operations and maintenance of deployed perimeter protection solutions with a focus on cybersecurity.
• You will engineer and deploy new capabilities to enhance functionality, system performance, and availability, while increasing efficiency within the operational environment.
• You will provide Tier 2/3 maintenance support for deployed security technologies.
• You will support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) efforts related to deployed systems.
• You will identify and help resolve potential conflicts involving the integration of new technologies within the enterprise environment.
• You will contribute to the achievement of project milestones and deliverables.
• You will develop solutions for a range of complex technical challenges.
• You will help develop plans to safeguard computer files against unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• 7+ years of cybersecurity experience
• Hands-on experience with network defense technologies including Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and email security platforms
• Solid understanding of Windows and Linux operating systems, TCP/IP networking, and general network security principles
• IAT Level II certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting the development, engineering, testing, sustainment, and O&M of secure government systems
• Hands-on experience with F5 and Trellix (FireEye) security solutions
• Familiarity with cybersecurity architectural principles such as defense-in-depth, resilience, and integrated security operations
• Knowledge of database and operating system security practices
• Understanding of defensive cyber operations
• Ability to apply security design principles across systems and enterprise architecture
• Basic understanding of cloud computing principles
• Experience with Information Assurance concepts and security compliance processes
  

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, or virtual platforms, which may involve delivering presentations.

Keywords:

cybersecurity, network defense, firewalls, intrusion detection, information assurance, system security, vulnerability assessment, security engineering, cyber operations, government IT security

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