Principal Cyber Security Analyst

General information

Requisition # R66443 Locations USA-FL-Cape Canaveral Posting Date 03/02/2026 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI w/ Poly Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Principal Cyber Security Analyst to join our team in Cape Canaveral, FL.
 

The Principal Cyber Security Analyst will support cybersecurity operations by performing as the technical expert for the organization. This senior-level position involves leading incident response efforts, ensuring the integrity of enterprise data, and providing high-level technical guidance to maintain mission-critical security postures.
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing as the technical expert and interacting with senior external personnel on significant technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations
• Directly managing security incidents from inception to final after-action reporting, including coordinating documentation, work efforts, and resource utilization
• Coordinating enterprise incident response efforts and command and control functions in response to cyber security incidents
• Providing detection, identification, and reporting of possible cyber-attacks, intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities
• Characterizing and performing analysis of network traffic and system data to identify potential threats to resources
• Performing security event and incident correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise
• Analyzing and assessing damage to the data and infrastructure as a result of cyber incidents
• Writing and publishing cyber incident reports detailing findings and mitigation or remediation recommendations
• Developing and documenting incident response guidance, processes, and procedures
• Acting as a lead professional and managing the work of others to
• Ensure complete and functioning systems that meet all requirements
• Recommending, and when approved, implementing process and policy improvements  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of additional IT experience in lieu of degree  
• 7+ years of cyber experience
• IAT Level II certification (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, CySA+, or CCNA-Security) required at start
• CSSP-IR certification (GCIH, CSIH, or CEH) required within 6 months of hire
• Experience working in a Cybersecurity Operations Center environment and with associated COTS technologies
• Experience managing complex security incidents and coordinating resources across a large team to drive a security agenda  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Working knowledge of database security, operating system security, and the latest security principles and protocols

Clearance Requirements:

• An active TS/SCI with Polygraph.  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

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