Cybersecurity Analyst

MANTECH•Boulder, CO

1d•$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 role supports 24/7/365 Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) operations, helping protect critical government infrastructure by analyzing platform alerts. The position requires assigned shifts that may include daytime, nighttime, and weekend hours, including 12-hour weekend shifts or weekday shifts that complete a 40-hour work week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field; or an associate degree with 3+ years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma/GED with 6+ years 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 such as phishing, malware, brute force, and lateral movement.
Ability to work required assigned shifts, including night and weekend hours.
Current/active Secret clearance and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

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 12-hour weekend night shifts or weekday shifts.