ManTech International

Junior Offensive Cyber Engineer

ManTech International$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of related cybersecurity experience (or 4 years of experience in lieu of degree)
  • DoD 8140 compliant at intermediate/advanced level (CASP+CE, Security+, CISSP, or CISM required)
  • Expert knowledge of NIST guidelines, FISMA, EO's, OMB Memorandums, and cybersecurity frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with offensive cyber operations and penetration testing
  • Strong understanding of IT systems and security technical reference architectures

Responsibilities

  • Conduct offensive cyber operations, including penetration testing and red teaming
  • Ensure system security documentation is current and comprehensive
  • Perform compliance reviews to verify adherence to federal cybersecurity requirements
  • Analyze security implementations to identify gaps and suggest improvements
  • Assist in preparing Security Plans and Authorization artifacts
  • Research and provide solutions to challenges posed by evolving FISMA requirements
  • Maintain and update documentation on GRC SharePoint sites

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation
Full Job Description
MANTECH seeks a JuniorOffensive Cyber Engineer to perform analysis of cybersecurity packages using the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to achieve an Authority to Operate (ATO) while supporting the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) in Quantico, VA. This position is offensive in nature and works closely with government officials and senior engineers.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • The position requires someone with Offensive Cyber experience (penetration testing/red team/exploitation) and willing to do hands-on work.
  • Ensure system documentation reflects current system security configurations to include hardware and software components, data flow, interconnections, and ports, protocols, and services, etc.
  • Perform Compliance reviews and analyses to verify compliance with federal requirements (e.g., EO, OMB Memos, A-130, NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, FIPS199, and FIPS-200, etc.)
  • Perform analyses of security implementations for assigned systems pertaining to people, processes, and technologies, identify gaps and recommend solutions.
  • Perform analyses of security implementations for assigned systems pertaining to people, processes, and technologies, identify gaps and recommend solutions
  • Assist in the preparation and review of documentation to include System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), Authorization Recommendations (ARs), Cybersecurity Strategies (CSSs), and other A&A artifacts.
  • Research major obstacles related to the ever-changing FISMA requirements, which customers will need to overcome and provide recommendations.
  • Provide updates and input to the GRC SharePoint sites to include document uploads, page updates, access requests, permissions, etc. on an ongoing basis.


Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of related cybersecurity experience (additional 2 years of experience can be substituted in lieu of degree):
  • Must be compliant with DoD 8140 at an intermediate or advanced level. Thus, will need a CASP+CE, Security+, CISSP, or CISM certification.
  • Experience and expert knowledge on NIST guidelines, FISMA, Cybersecurity principles and methodologies, Executive Orders (EO's), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandums, Federal, DoD and CISA Technical Reference Architectures, Maturity Models, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), technical knowledge of IT systems


Preferred Qualifications:
  • USMC or Navy Validator certified
  • OSCP / OSEP / CPTS Certifications
  • Experience with cloud-based environments and technologies.
  • An analytical mind with excellent problem-solving ability.
  • Good communication skills and have good interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.


Clearance Requirements: Must Have an Active Secret with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI

About ManTech International

ManTech International Corporation is an American defense contracting firm that was founded in 1968. The company provides cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense solutions to the United States Government. ManTech has over 9,000 employees and operates in 40 countries worldwide. The company's services include software development, systems engineering, and enterprise IT solutions. ManTech has been awarded numerous contracts by the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies.
Learn more about ManTech International
Size
9,800 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$120.5 million
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
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