Job Abstract

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first.  At ManTech International Corporation, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cybersecurity System Security Engineer to join our team in the Los Angeles, CA area.

The System Security Engineer’s primary function is working within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting SMC and AFSPC acquisition programs. The position will provide day-to-day support for collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities to meet NIST Cybersecurity requirements for system assessment & authorization.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Perform oversight of the development, implementation and evaluation of information system security program policy; special emphasis placed upon integration with existing SAP network infrastructures

• Support a team of System Security Engineers and Certification and Accreditation Analysts responsible for ensuring the customers national and international security interests are protected as support equipment are designed and tested

• Support customer and SAP community IA working groups, participate in SSE IPT reviews

• Provides expert level consultation and technical services on all aspects of Information Security

• Review SSE related designs and provides security compliance recommendations

• Develop and provide IA risk management recommendations to the customer

• Provide SSE support for Mission and Training systems design and development

• Assist with development and maintenance of the Program Protection Plan & Cybersecurity Strategy

• Assist with site activation activities and design reviews

• Represent the Government Program Manager in various SSE related working groups, advisory groups, and advisory council meetings

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree

• 6+ years related experience including 2 years’ experience within SCI or SAR environments

• DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level 2 and Information Assurance Manager Level 1, may obtain within 6 months of the date of hire

• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Joint SAP Implementation Guide (JSIG) processes for system accreditation, along with legacy (DITSCAP, DIACAP) processes

• Must be familiar with security policy/manuals and the appropriate ICDs/JAFANs/DOD Manuals and other guiding policy documents

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Current Top Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility

• Eligibility for access to Special Access Program Information

• Willingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%

• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations.

• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer

For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone.