Cyber Threat Lead

MANTECH•Chandler, AZ

1d•$148,200 - $263,000•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career, and team-oriented Cyber Threat Lead to support a DHS customer in Chandler, AZ OR the National Capital Region. As part of this mission, you will help the organization maintain its prestigious designation as a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) and Center of Excellence (COE). Our team provides comprehensive, 24/7/365 security services supporting an expansive network across LANs, WANs, and advanced Cloud-based infrastructures. This is a unique opportunity to utilize a "kill chain" process to thwart Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) and support cutting-edge technologies like Zero Trust Architecture, AI/ML risk mitigation, and Post-Quantum Computing readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (or 4+ additional years of experience).
5+ years of experience with data hunting/manipulation.
One of the following: CISSP (Associate), CCSP, SSCP, GCIH, GNFA, or GCIA AND one from the DOD 8570 CSSP list.
Active Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an ICE Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.

Nice To Haves

Skill in writing scripts (R, Python, SQL) for advanced data analysis.
Advanced proficiency in using EDR and SOAR solutions for threat identification.
Expertise in incorporating machine learning models into daily threat hunting.
Proven ability to identify and investigate threats within Cloud-based environments.
Experience conducting predictive simulations for attack cost and probability.
Experience with post-quantum computing assessment/implementation

Responsibilities

Execute a repeatable process to confirm if threat intelligence affects the ICE environment.
Conduct predictive threat simulations to determine attack probability and cost analysis.
Incorporate Data Science modeling and machine learning into daily hunt operations.
Identify and investigate endpoint, network, and cloud-based threats.