Cybersecurity Analyst

MANTECH•Boulder, CO

20h•$63,500 - $105,900•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst to join its team in Boulder, Colorado. The analyst will support 24/7/365 Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) operations, help protect critical government infrastructure, and analyze platform alerts. The role requires assigned shifts that may include days, nights, and weekends. Schedules may include Saturday and Sunday 8:00 PM–8:00 AM or 8:00 AM–8:00 PM shifts, or Monday–Friday 8-hour shifts from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM, or 12:00 AM–8:00 AM. The work schedule is designed to complete a 40-hour work week. The position requires a current, active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. The projected compensation range is $63,500–$105,900. MANTECH offers benefits that may depend on position, including health and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, short- and long-term disability, retirement and savings, learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, and other optional benefit elections.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of equivalent military or professional experience.
Understanding of TCP/IP networking, common protocols, and Windows/Linux operating systems.
Understanding of security alerts, logs, event analysis, and common attack vectors, including phishing, malware, brute force, and lateral movement.
Ability to work assigned schedules, including night and weekend hours.
Current, active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a SOC, NOC, or IT-related technical support environment.
Active Security+, CySA+, GCIH, or similar industry certification.
Experience with enterprise security tools such as Splunk, ArcSight, or Sentinel.

Responsibilities

Monitor security consoles and identify platform alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewall, and EDR systems for potential malicious activity.
Perform initial analysis and triage of security events to determine severity and impact.
Maintain detailed activity logs and create initial incident reports for escalation.
Review network traffic patterns and system logs to identify unauthorized access or anomalies.
Assist with health and maintenance checks of security tools and sensors.
Coordinate with team members and shift leads to ensure seamless handoffs between shifts.
Work assigned flexible shift schedules, including weekend night shifts or weekday shifts, to complete a 40-hour work week.