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Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now-protect and innovate with MANTECH!\nMANTECH 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.\nJoin 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.\nResponsibilities include but are not limited to:\nDrive continuous monitoring and Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities to preserve system authorization and elevate the overall security posture of mission-critical medical logistics systems.\nManage RMF package lifecycles, control implementation, and authorization artifacts within eMASS to ensure full compliance with DoW cybersecurity standards.\nExecute enterprise vulnerability scans using ACAS, analyze security findings, and collaborate with engineering teams to formulate and track remediation strategies.\nMaintain system hardening and configuration compliance using DISA STIGs and STIG Viewer across Linux and Windows environments.\nDevelop and manage Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), clearly defining risk statements, corrective milestones, resource needs, and closure evidence.\nSupport security control assessments, risk assessments, annual reviews, and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) efforts.\n\nDeliver concise risk reports and briefings to technical teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders to enable informed cybersecurity decisions.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’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).\n3+ years of relevant experience in RMF, cybersecurity, or information assurance supporting enterprise-scale programs.\nProven experience executing DoW RMF processes, maintaining eMASS packages, managing ATO lifecycles, and supporting IV&V activities.\nHands-on experience with ACAS vulnerability scanning, findings analysis, and POA&M development and tracking.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to translate technical security risks into clear briefings for non-technical stakeholders.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience supporting Defense Health Agency (DHA), Military Health System (MHS), or medical logistics IT systems.\nActive certification such as Security+, CISSP, CAP, CISM, or equivalent.\nFamiliarity with security configuration standards for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9/10, Windows Server 2022, and Windows 11.\n\nBackground supporting DevSecOps, Agile, or hybrid/cloud enterprise architectures.\nClearance Requirements:\nMust 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.\nPhysical Requirements:\nThe 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.\nThe 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. 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