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Senior Principal Cyber Security Engineer
MANTECH · Chantilly, Virginia, United States
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In short
Maintain identity and access management services and cloud or virtualized infrastructure, including system upgrades, patches, and deployment of privileged access management and multi-factor authentication solutions. Manage continuous monitoring and Authority to Operate activities, provide Agile status reports, and periodically support after hours.
What they're looking for
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Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent additional IT experience, at least seven years of IT experience, experience with Linux and Windows, knowledge of LDAP and database management, and scripting ability. An active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required; preferred qualifications include PAM implementation, identity and authentication technologies, Ansible, DevOps, PKI, and Agile experience.
About the employer
MANTECH
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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
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Questions about this role
- Is this MANTECH role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists $141,500–$236,000 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 5-10 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 Senior Principal Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA.
Senior Principal Cyber Security engineers are responsible for the quality of cyber security related solution delivery, development, testing and deployment in support of cyber security efforts. They are involved in creating quality cyber solution components based on the provided requirements. The successful candidate must possess the ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Maintaining operations of identity and access management services including directory, access, identity, and privileged access management services.
- Maintaining infrastructure in cloud or virtualized environments.
- Performing Linux and Windows based system upgrades and patches.
- Engineering and deployment of a privileged access management (PAM) solution.
- Engineering and deployment of a Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) solution.
- Managing Continuous Monitoring (CONMON) activities and maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO).
- Providing status reports in an Agile environment and periodically providing after-hour support.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of additional IT experience in lieu of degree.
- 7+ years of working experience in the IT field.
- Experience working in LINUX and Windows environments.
- Knowledge of LDAP directory and managing databases.
- Ability to create scripts to assist with automation efforts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PAM tools implementation and maintenance.
- Experience with authorization and authentication technologies and Identity and Access Management principals.
- Experience with Ansible, writing automation playbooks, and working in a Dev/Ops environment.
- Experience with PKI principals and working in an Agile environment.
Clearance Requirements
- Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph.
Physical Requirements
- The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
- Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
The projected compensation range for this position is $141,500.00-$236,000.00. 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 #
R70819
Locations
USA-VA-Chantilly
Posting Date
09/23/2026
Security Clearance Required
TS/SCI w/ Poly
Remote Type
Onsite
Time Type
Full time
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