About this role
Job title: Cyber Incident Response Analyst
General information
Requisition #
R71423
Locations
USA-VA-McLean
Posting Date
10/16/2026
Security Clearance Required
TS/SCI w/ Poly
Remote Type
Onsite
Time Type
Full time
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 Cyber Incident Response Analyst to join our team in McLean, VA.
This role supports our customer by providing critical 24x7x365 coverage to protect mission-essential infrastructure. The selected candidate will work a fixed 4-day work week consisting of 10-hour shifts, with available schedules assigned to either Sunday through Wednesday or Wednesday through Saturday. We have openings across 1st (6am to 4pm), 2nd (12pm to 10pm), and 3rd (9pm to 7am) shifts, with shift differentials applied to the 2nd and 3rd shifts. Please note that all new team members must be able to complete initial training on the day shift for a period of six weeks.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Incident Detection and Monitoring
- Incident Analysis and Investigation
- Incident Response and Mitigation
- Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management
- Reporting and Documentation
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma and 1+ years' experience in cyber related role
- 1+ years' experience with cyber incident response
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, incident detection, analysis, and response methodologies
- Knowledge of operating systems, network protocols, and security
- Knowledge of threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and security incident response best practices
- Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT-II certification within 6 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
Clearance Requirements:
- Current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph is required
Physical
Requirements
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The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
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The projected compensation range for this position is $91,600.00-$153,800.00. 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.
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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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