Host Based Security Solutions Analyst

General Information

Requisition # R63769 Locations USA-CA-San Diego Posting Date 10/17/2025 Security Clearance Required Secret Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! 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!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Host Based Security Solutions Analyst to join our team in San Diego, CA. This is an on-site position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Build, configure, administer, and maintain HBSS Firewalls in accordance with Security Technical Implementation Guides/ Security Requirement Guidelines (STIG/SRG) guidance, applicable Task orders, and best security practices
• Perform system administration of HBSS servers, including ePolicy Orchestrator upgrades and client product patches
• Review policies and exceptions for the various HBSS modules and provide best practice recommendations
• Deploy and sustain the full capabilities of HBSS to all enterprise-wide managed systems including, but not limited to, agent deployments, policy enforcement, reporting and compliance
• Maintain HBSS compliance with DISA, US Cyber Command, and Combatant Command operations orders (OPORDs), Fragmentary orders (FRAGOs), Change Tasking Orders (CTOs), and other DoD configuration compliance requirements
• Provide guidance in all aspects of network security support to include account setups, port enabling, deploying, and loading agents, policies, and modules
• Support the Cyber Security Team to ensure security architecture, design, and implementation is in accordance with DoD Regulations and other governing documents
• Engage in hands-on lab testing and development for problem resolution, new product reporting, or technical functionality
• Installing and configuring required Trellix products, including but not limited to Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) Client, ENS Firewall, Threat Prevention, Rogue System Detectors on enterprise Microsoft and Linux endpoints; maintaining ma ware security compliance and troubleshooting/resolving issues remotely via the Trellix ePO console; support system administrators with resolving desktop or server problems and requests such as software installs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant security solutions experience
• Experience with building, configuring, administering, and or maintaining HBSS Firewalls in accordance with STIG/SRG guidance, applicable Task orders, and best security practices
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• ESS 201 Administrator and ESS 301 Advanced Administrator certification

Clearance Requirements:

• US Citizenship required and an Active Secret Clearance

Physical Requirements:

• Up to 25% travel required or as needed.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

The projected compensation range for this position is $96,100.00-$159,900.00. 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 International Corporation 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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.