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Cyber Security Operations Center Analyst

Lensa
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2025
Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, ManTech, is seeking professionals in McLean, VA. Apply via Lensa today!

ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) Analyst to join our team in McLean, Virginia. As a CSOC Analyst on our team, you will lead the technical oversight and execution of cyber investigations and incident response activities within our large enterprise environment. This role is critical to detecting, analyzing, and mitigating Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaigns and other sophisticated cyber threats. You will act as a technical consultant within the SOC, capable of mentoring junior analysts, ensuring investigation quality, and driving improvements in response processes across all SOC domains.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

  • Conduct cyber investigations and end to end incident response
  • Provide technical oversight and quality control across the CSOC
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies and provide change management leadership to the CSOC team
  • Provide mentoring and skill development to less experienced analysts

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience in cyber security operations or incident response or High School Diploma and 10 years of experience in cyber security operations or incident response
  • Experience with investigating and responding to APT threat campaigns, nation-state actors, and advanced cyber attacks
  • Experience in host-based forensics, memory analysis or network forensics
  • Experience working with EDR, SIEM, SOAR, forensic tools, and malware analysis platforms
  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
  • Ability to lead and mentor less experienced team members

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, GCFE, GREM, OSCP, or equivalent
  • Experience with cloud security incidents (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid security models
  • Experience developing custom detection rules (YARA, Sigma, Snort, Suricata) and automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
  • Experience in penetration testing and/or CNE/CNO activities

Clearance Requirements

  • Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/ polygraph

Physical Requirements

  • The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time

ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

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