Cybersecurity Analyst

MANTECH•Boulder, CO

13h•$63,500 - $105,900•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst to support 24/7/365 Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) operations in Boulder, Colorado. The role uses technical knowledge to help protect critical government infrastructure and analyze platform alerts. The position works assigned shifts that may include days, nights, and weekends. Schedules may include 12-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday, or 8-hour weekday shifts. The assigned schedule is intended to 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, including phishing, malware, brute force, and lateral movement.
Ability to work assigned shifts, including night and weekend hours.
Current/active Secret clearance and 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 tools 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 shift handoffs.
Work assigned flexible shift schedules, including weekend night shifts or weekday shifts, to complete a 40-hour work week.