Computer Scientist - Military veterans preferred

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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, 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 Computer Scientist to join our team in the Huntsville, AL area.  

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:   

• Function as investigative lead for a team of analysts while identifying active threats to the customer environment 
• As required, brief senior leadership daily on emerging threats, high profile incidents, and upcoming events 
• Possess experience leading cyber, technical, or analytical teams 
• Conduct cyber intelligence link analysis utilizing open-source and classified research on emerging/trending threats and vulnerabilities 
• Collaborate between CIRT elements as necessary during incident detection and response stages 
• Respond promptly to all request for support whether telephonic, via e-mail or instant messenger 
• Create releasable finished intelligence products and reports for the incoming shift as well as government leadership 
• Maintain incident case management database for all reported incidents 
• Analyze incidents and events captured in the Case Management Database for trends, patterns, or actionable information 

Basic Qualifications:   

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Cyber Security, InfoSec, Security Engineering, Network Engineering with emphasis in cyber security issues and operations, computer incident response, systems architecture, data management 
• Familiarity with the following classes of enterprise cyber defense technologies: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems; ?Network Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS); Host Intrusion Detection System/Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) Network and Host malware detection and prevention; Network and Host forensic applications; Web/Email gateway security technologies; DOD 8570 IAT Level II  
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, writing, communications, and briefing skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• A bachelor's degree or additional years of related experience
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, writing, communications, and briefing skills 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

Clearance Requirements:  

• Must be an U.S. citizen
• An active TS/SCI clearance  
• Ability to obtain a CI polygraph after onboarding  

Physical Requirements:  

• Use hands to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. 
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. 

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