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Cybersecurity Analyst
MANTECH · Boulder, Colorado, United States
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In short
The Cybersecurity Analyst monitors security consoles to identify and triage platform alerts for potential malicious activity. They are responsible for maintaining detailed logs, creating incident reports, and coordinating with team members to ensure seamless shift handoffs.
What they're looking for
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Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED with at least one year of relevant professional or military experience. Proficiency in TCP/IP networking, operating systems, and security event analysis is required, along with the ability to work flexible shift schedules.
About the employer
MANTECH
ALWAYS ADVANCING
About Us: At MANTECH, we believe national security demands more than technology—it requires an unwavering dedication to the mission and the warfighters who defend it. For nearly 60 years, we have considered our work a matter of public trust, engineering the strategic advantage needed to secure the nation, protect our communities, and advance global health care.
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The modern battlespace is complex, volatile, and deeply interconnected. When federal managers, intelligence professionals, and military leaders face unrelenting operational hurdles, they don’t need a vendor. They need a trusted advisor who has navigated these high-stakes environments before. We bring battle-tested credibility and a sense of urgency to every challenge, helping our heroes overcome their toughest battles to achieve ultimate success. Engineered for Mission Success: We continually innovate to deliver high-tech solutions across the Defense & Space, Intelligence & Homeland Security, and Commercial sectors: * Cyberspace Superiority: Full-spectrum operations built to anticipate aggressive digital threats, secure critical supply chains, and dominate the domain. * Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Transforming fragmented data into near real-time, actionable insights that accelerate decision-making at the tactical edge. * Digital Modernization & Systems Engineering: Utilizing Agile DevSecOps and advanced digital twinning to build resilient, cloud-native architectures from the ground up. Powered by Mission-First Talent: Our depth is rooted in the people who live the mission firsthand. Comprised of more than 9,000 talented employees around the world, nearly 40% of our workforce are veterans. Many others join us directly from the Intelligence Community, Homeland Security, and commercial agencies. We understand your challenges because we know your world firsthand. MANTECH | Always Advancing
- INDUSTRY
- IT System Data Services
- COMPANY
- Privately Held
- FOUNDED
- 1968
- HEADQUARTERS
- Herndon, Virginia
- SIZE
- 5,001-10,000
- OFFICES
- 1 on LinkedIn
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Questions about this role
- Is this MANTECH role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists $63,500–$105,900 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 0-2 years.
The posting, in full
Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now—unleash your potential with MANTECH!
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Description & Requirements
Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now—unleash your potential with MANTECH!
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cybersecurity Analyst to join our team in Boulder, CO.
The Cybersecurity Analyst will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support 24/7/365 Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) operations, protecting critical government infrastructure and analyzing platform alerts.
This position requires shifts that may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Potential shifts include Saturday & Sunday 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM or 8:00AM - 8:00PM. There are also 8-hour shifts on Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:00PM, 4:00PM to 12:00AM, or 12:00AM to 8:00AM.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Monitoring security consoles and identifying platform alerts (SIEM, IDS/IPS, Firewall, EDR) for potential malicious activity.
- Performing initial analysis and triaging of security events to determine severity and impact.
- Maintaining detailed logs of activity and creating initial incident reports for escalation.
- Reviewing network traffic patterns and system logs to identify unauthorized access or anomalies.
- Assisting with health and maintenance checks of security tools and sensors.
- Coordinating with team members and shift leads to ensure seamless handoff between shift operations.
- Working flexible shift schedules, including 12-hour weekend night shifts (Sat/Sun 8 PM - 8 AM) or assigned weekday shifts to complete a 40-hour work week.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED with 1+ years of equivalent military/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 (phishing, malware, brute force, lateral movement).
- Ability to work required shift schedules as assigned, including night and weekend hours.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Clearance Requirements
- Current/active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%.
The projected compensation range for this position is $63,500.00-$105,900.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.
General information
Requisition #
R71898
Locations
USA-CO-Boulder
Posting Date
11/06/2026
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Remote Type
Onsite
Time Type
Full time