Senior Principal Cyber Security Engineer

General Information

Requisition # R64755 Locations USA-VA-Chantilly Posting Date 12/12/2025 Security Clearance Required TS/SCI w/ Poly Remote Type Onsite Time Type Full time

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Principal Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

This role supports enterprise-wide cybersecurity operations by providing advanced engineering and technical expertise across Comply-to-Connect (C2C) solutions in both classified and unclassified environments.
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• You will engineer, design, implement, integrate, and sustain Comply-to-Connect (C2C) deployment support to migrate, deploy, improve, and maintain C2C services.
• You will manage and maintain appliances, applications, servers, and supporting infrastructure in both unclassified and classified environments.
• You will coordinate with the network service provider to develop and maintain network architecture diagrams.
• You will evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to improve performance, ensure standardization, and align with industry best practices.
• You will monitor and investigate C2C performance and faults and recommend improvements to system reliability and performance.
• You will interact with team members and customers at multiple levels to gather, supply, and coordinate technical information.
• You will support Assessment and Authorization activities related to cybersecurity technologies where applicable. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree or 4+ additional years of cyber experience in lieu of a degree
• 10+ years of cyber experience
• Experience with technologies involved in large-scale enterprise network deployments and data centers
• Hands-on experience deploying and/or supporting enterprise security software products such as firewalls, IPS, Anti-Virus solutions, application firewalls, high availability solutions, network management systems, and virtual systems
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux systems, general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking, 802.1x, and network security concepts
• An active IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or CCNA-Security) certification or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing and using complex software products that involve multiple components
• Real-time, enterprise-level C2C expertise, including vendor-agnostic services, open-source trends, and proficiency in DoD integration, engineering, and sustainment processes
• Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• Familiarity with tools such as Nmap, Nessus, and tcpdump 

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph 

Physical Requirements:

• The 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.

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.

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