Journeyman Cybersecurity Administrator, Detection Cell

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Description & Requirements

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Journeyman Cybersecurity Administrator, Detection Cell to join our team in Doral, FL.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitors network traffic and system logs to identify potential security incidents, escalating as needed, and implements/enforces security policies specific to the Detection Cell.

• Administers and maintains a range of security tools within the Detection Cell, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and DLP solutions.

• Conducts security audits, vulnerability assessments, and regular security checks, documenting and reporting potential risks.

• Implements and maintains security configurations for operating systems, applications, and network devices, contributing to root cause analysis of incidents.

• Develops and maintains security documentation (e.g., Incident Reports, knowledgebase articles), provides support during incidents, and receives guidance from senior staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, or related field or 4 additional years’ of additional experience may be exchanged in lieu of a degree

• 4+ years of expeirence with 2+ years of position-specific relevant experience.

• Experience with networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.).

• Experience with common security tools and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, SIEM, etc.). Basic understanding of security hardening and configuration management.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation. CompTIA Security+.

• 2+ years of experience in a cybersecurity or IT support role, with a demonstrated interest in security administration.

• Master’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, or related field.

• Security+, Network+, or CCNA; CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst+), CompTIA CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner+), GIAC (GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), GIAC Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), and GIAC Incident Handler (GCIH)); ISC² certifications (e.g., CCSP, CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Associate/Professional (CCSP), Azure Security Engineer Associate, or the Microsoft 365 Security Administrator Associate; and ITIL Foundation certificate, ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library).

• Experience at a DoD Combatant Command (e.g., SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or a component is desired.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an active TS clearance with SCI Eligibility.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.

• 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.