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MANTECH · 2 weeks ago

Security Engineering Lead

Ashburn, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

MANTECH is seeking a motivated Security Engineering Lead to join their team in Ashburn, VA. The role focuses on providing leadership and organization to implement security solutions that protect the Nation's digital borders while ensuring compliant contract delivery for network, cyber, and cloud services.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurityTelecommunications

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leading the overall engineering, deployment, and lifecycle management of the 24x7 SOC tool suite, ensuring compliance with NIST/DHS frameworks

Directing the collaboration, administration, configuring, and securing of the core CSD tool suite (e.g., IDS/IPS, SIEM, AV, etc.)

Developing and maintaining comprehensive design documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and topology diagrams for all security infrastructure components

Leading the implementation and integration efforts for Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the security tool suite

Preparing detailed technology insertion requests, cost-benefit analyses, and COTS version upgrade requests for custom solutions

Qualification

Security administrationNetwork security solutionsSIEM technologiesSplunk experienceMachine Learning integrationArtificial Intelligence integrationEncryption algorithmsLeadershipDocumentation skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or cybersecurity

Seven (7+) years of experience in security administration systems and support

At least one of the following certifications: Splunk Architect, A+, Security+, or Network+

Proven experience installing, configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting network security solutions (L2/L3 devices, NAC, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, WAF)

Advanced working knowledge of encryption algorithms, SIEM technologies, and embedded systems security

Splunk experience

Must have an active/ current Secret clearance

Must be able to obtain and maintain a CBP BI (Background Investigation)

Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time

Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer

The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc