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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cybersecurity Engineer - **Company:** MANTECH-1 L.L.C. - **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $103,000.0 - $136,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Bash Shell, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Linux, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Log Analysis, Packet Analyzer, Windows PowerShell, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Mitre Att&ck, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Information Technology, Nessus, CIS Benchmarks, Splunk, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us86f584cf8472b5540ccdf75dfedf76da/eaa ## About the Role * U.S. Citizenship. * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered. * 5+ years of operational cybersecurity / security engineering experience supporting DoD or federal programs. * Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Elastic, Zeek, or equivalent), including rule and alert development. * Experience with vulnerability assessment tools (Nessus, Tenable, ACAS, or equivalent). * Experience with STIG implementation and security baseline enforcement across Windows and Linux. * Experience with incident triage, log analysis, and packet capture analysis. * Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for security automation. * Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and common threat intelligence frameworks. * DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Preferred Qualifications: * Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one. * Experience supporting DoD Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) programs. * Experience or firm understanding of DCO tooling and defensive sensor platforms. * Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR), firewall, and IDS/IPS platforms. * Experience or firm understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, or CMMC. * Experience with network security monitoring (NSM) and full packet capture (FPCAP). * Industry certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, CySA+, or equivalent. * Experience supporting business development and proposal efforts. ## Description Sealing Technologies, a Parsons Company, is looking to hire a Cybersecurity Engineer to support a strategic DoD program. In this role, you will lead vulnerability management, tune detection capabilities, conduct incident triage, and apply hardening across the program. Moreover, you will be responsible for protecting mission critical DoD systems from evolving threats and supporting the operational defense of fielded kits., * Lead vulnerability management activities across the program platform, including scan scheduling, remediation tracking, and risk reporting. * Develop and tune SIEM rules, alerts, and correlation logic across program environments to improve detection fidelity. * Conduct incident triage and initial response across program systems; document findings, perform root cause analysis, and escalate appropriately. * Apply and maintain STIGs, security baselines, and hardening configurations across program Windows, Linux, and network platforms. * Conduct vulnerability assessments using Nessus, Tenable, ACAS, or equivalent tooling; track remediation across hardware and software components. * Analyze network traffic, packet captures, and log data across diverse program operational environments to identify anomalies and potential threats. * Work directly with DCO tools and defensive sensor platforms relevant to the program mission; support kit configuration, deployment, and tuning. * Support RMF authorization workflows and contribute to security assessment documentation and ATO sustainment for the program. * Develop scripts (Python, Bash, PowerShell) to automate security operations workflows across the program environment. * Mentor junior security engineers on operational procedures, detection engineering, and incident handling. * Provide technical input to program proposal sections as needed. ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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