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Join a dynamic team dedicated to national security through cutting-edge technology. Since 1968, MANTECH has led in delivering advanced solutions to government intelligence, the Department of Defense, and Federal Civilian sectors. Dive into innovation in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Your journey to impactful work and rapid growth starts now-be extraordinary at MANTECH!\nJob Description\nMANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Defensive Cyber Operations Analyst to join our team.\nThe Defensive Cyber Operations Analyst will serve as the dedicated, embedded PAE Maritime liaison within the SYSCOM Cyber Planning and Response Center (CPRC) to perform advanced cyber analytics and defensive operations to reduce technical stovepipes and improve the security posture of maritime critical infrastructure.\nThis position aligns CPRC reporting and coordination with Navy cyberspace components to accurately reflect programmatic and technical constraints across the PAE Maritime conventional shipbuilding, aircraft carrier, expeditionary, and sustainment programs.\nResponsibilities include but are not limited to:\nServe as the dedicated, embedded PAE Maritime liaison within the SYSCOM Cyber Planning and Response Center (CPRC) to execute on-site cybersecurity analysis and cross-organizational coordination.\nPerform advanced cyber analytics and defensive operations to reduce technical stovepipes and strengthen the security posture of maritime critical infrastructure.\nDefine and evolve key performance indicators (KPIs), key risk indicators (KRIs), and advanced metrics to provide leadership with clear visibility into portfolio cyber risk postures.\nDevelop advanced dashboards and analytical reports that enhance battlespace awareness and streamline workflows to inform executive leadership decisions and improve efficiency, visibility, and accuracy of PAE Maritime reporting.\nCoordinate cyber operational orders and incident response processes with cyber readiness matters to ensure seamless integration with Commander Critical Information Requirements and Maritime Cyber Planning and Response Centers.\nAlign CPRC reporting and coordination with Navy cyberspace components to accurately reflect programmatic and technical constraints across the PAE Maritime conventional shipbuilding, aircraft carrier, expeditionary, and sustainment programs.\nCollaborate directly with Digital Ops teams using data-centric analytics to deliver continuous insights, optimize data flows, and harden system cybersecurity and operational readiness.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.\n4+ years of progressively responsible experience in defensive cyber operations or information systems security.\nSignificant experience performing advanced cyber analytics, casualty and incident response actions, and threat mitigation in high-security government or military operational environments.\nSignificant experience developing cyber risk metrics, KPIs, KRIs, operational dashboards, and technical reporting for executive leadership and program managers.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience serving in liaison or coordination roles across military, naval, or SYSCOM cyber planning and response organizations.\nExperience integrating operational response processes with Navy cyberspace components and Commander Critical Information Requirements.\nExperience evaluating complex operational workflows and implementing data collection, tracking, and process improvement solutions.\nExperience inventorying complex networks and maintaining technical documentation covering security compliance, patching, and configuration management.\nCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent cyber defense certification.\nExperience supporting SYSCOM, CPRC, or maritime conventional shipbuilding, carrier, expeditionary, and modernization programs.\nExperience utilizing specialized cyber risk, monitoring, and compliance automation tools.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive organizational change.\nClearance Requirements:\nU.S. Citizenship required.\nActive Top Secret security clearance required.\nPhysical Requirements:\nMust be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.\nNeeds to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other equipment.\nFrequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering technical presentations; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.\nThe projected compensation range for this position is $114,600.00-$190,200.00. 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