Mantech

MANTECH is seeking a skilled and experienced Cybersecurity IT Operations Engineer to join our team in Boulder, CO. This position is contingent upon contract award and/or funding.

 In this role, you will be a critical part of a dynamic Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC), supporting a large-scale secure government enterprise. You will be responsible for the administration of both Windows and Linux systems, while also providing support for a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system and other cybersecurity applications, tools, systems and operations.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Provide administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting for both Windows and Linux operating systems in a secure, large-scale environment. This includes patching, configuration management, and performance tuning.

• Serve as a team member for the SIEM platform, ensuring its optimal operation. This involves log source integration, rule and dashboard creation, and performance monitoring.

• Collaborate with analysts and incident responders to support the detection, analysis, and containment of cyber threats.

• Assist with the operation and maintenance of various cybersecurity tools and platforms.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for systems, processes, and security procedures.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including network engineers and security analysts, to ensure the integrity and availability of the enterprise's systems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelors’ degree in a computer related field AND 5-7 years’ of experience in systems administration for both Windows Server and Linux (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu) environments.

• Hands-on experience with a major SIEM platform preferred (e.g., Arcsight, Sentinel, Splunk, etc).

• Preferred experience working within a large-scale, secure government or DoD environment.

• Experience with Microsoft Azure, including knowledge of cloud security best practices and services.

Clearance Requirements: 

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance is required prior to starting this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%

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