Cybersecurity Systems Security Engineer II-M - Military veterans preferred

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first.  At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cybersecurity System Security Engineer II-M to join our team in Colorado Springs, CO.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The System Security Engineer’s primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting SMC and AFSPC acquisition programs. The position will provide “day-to-day” support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities to meet NIST Cybersecurity requirements for system assessment & authorization.

• Serve as the RMF Cybersecurity Specialist for the organization's Systems.

• Maintain Day-to-Day security analysis of RMF packages to ensure timely updates and notifications.

• Update RMF Security Control Families as required and properly process through eMASS.

• Maintain thorough understating of NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171 controls and determine which controls are applicable to the application, as well as document implementation in Security Controls Tractability Matrix.

• Provide support and recommendations to Program Managers and Security Authorities to maintain appropriate information assurance (IA) posture(s) for programs and systems.

• Conduct reviews to identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses and ensure that all security features applied to a system are implemented and functional.

• Monitor and resolve Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to mitigate system vulnerabilities on assigned Information Systems.

• Draft and/or prepare and maintain security Assessment and Authorization documentation (e.g. IA SOP, SSP, MSSP, RAR and SCTM)

• Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration with existing SAP network infrastructures

• Develop and provide IA risk management recommendations to the customer

• Represent the Government Program Manager in various SSE related working groups, advisory groups, and advisory council meetings

• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents

• Full understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) processes for system accreditation, along with legacy (DITSCAP, DIACAP) processes

• Willingness to travel within the organizational Area of Responsibility (AOR) (note - could be extensive, and will include both air and ground transportation)

Basic Qualifications:

• 6-8 years total experience, including minimum 4 years’ experience within SCI or SAR environment.  Minimum 2 years of SAP relevant experience highly desired.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent additional experience (4 years)

• Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 1 and Information Assurance Manager Level 2 within 6 months of the date of hire

• Knowledge of Cloud Computing Systems and environment.

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility and willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence 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.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.

• Often positions self to maintain computers in the lab, including under the desks and in the server closet.

• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

• May be asked to move Audio/Visual or Computer equipment.

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