Cyber Operations Support Specialist

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Cyber Operations Support Specialist to join our team in Fort Detrick, MD. This is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.

Join a high-impact Department of War (DoW) medical logistics program dedicated to supporting mission-critical healthcare systems. In this role, you will play a key part in protecting enterprise information systems, driving continuous monitoring, managing Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages, and safeguarding critical health IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Drive continuous monitoring and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities to preserve system authorization and elevate the overall security posture of mission-critical medical logistics systems.
• Manage RMF package lifecycles, control implementation, and authorization artifacts within eMASS to ensure full compliance with DoW cybersecurity standards.
• Execute enterprise vulnerability scans using ACAS, analyze security findings, and collaborate with engineering teams to formulate and track remediation strategies.
• Maintain system hardening and configuration compliance using DISA STIGs and STIG Viewer across Linux and Windows environments.
• Develop and manage Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), clearly defining risk statements, corrective milestones, resource needs, and closure evidence.
• Support security control assessments, risk assessments, annual reviews, and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) efforts.
• Deliver concise risk reports and briefings to technical teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders to enable informed cybersecurity decisions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or Information Systems; OR 6 years of relevant experience combined with one qualifying certification (Security+, CySA+, CCSP, Cloud+, GICSP, GISF, GSEC, CISSP-ISSEP, CISSO, FITSP-O, GCLD, GCSA, GSNA, or RCCE Level 1).
• 3+ years of relevant experience in RMF, cybersecurity, or information assurance supporting enterprise-scale programs.
• Proven experience executing DoW RMF processes, maintaining eMASS packages, managing ATO lifecycles, and supporting IV&V activities.
• Hands-on experience with ACAS vulnerability scanning, findings analysis, and POA&M development and tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to translate technical security risks into clear briefings for non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Defense Health Agency (DHA), Military Health System (MHS), or medical logistics IT systems.
• Active certification such as Security+, CISSP, CAP, CISM, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with security configuration standards for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9/10, Windows Server 2022, and Windows 11.
• Background supporting DevSecOps, Agile, or hybrid/cloud enterprise architectures.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold a current Public Trust clearance (or higher), subject to a Tier 2 (T2) investigation for DoD CAC eligibility.

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 $88,200.00-$147,200.00. 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.

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