Cyber Security Automation Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Cyber Security Automation Engineer with Security Clearance
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyber Security Automation Engineer to join our team in Boulder, CO or Fairmont, WV. This role is vital for providing automation support to a SOC team that provides 24/7/365 coverage to protect critical government infrastructure. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
* Tool Development & Automation:
Write clean, maintainable code to automate repetitive security tasks, build custom triage tools, automate incident response, streamline cybersecurity operations and other tasks as assigned.

* Code Review & Debugging:
Assist senior engineers in reviewing internal applications and scripts for logic flaws, bugs, and security vulnerabilities.

* Cyber Threat Integration:
Learn to analyze system logs, threat intelligence feeds, and vulnerability scans to write scripts that proactively flag malicious activity.

* Prototyping:
Collaborate on the rapid prototyping of new cyber defense automation capabilities and proof-of-concept demonstrations.

* Documentation:
Maintain clear documentation for the tools you build, ensuring the broader security team can leverage your code effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent military/professional experience) is preferred.

* 0-2 years of experience in a relevant Cybersecurity technical support environment with a bachelor's degree or 6 years relevant experience with no relevant bachelor's degree. For candidates with a relevant associate's degree instead of bachelor's degree, at least 3 years relevant technical experience.

* Proficient in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, etc) with a solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and OOP concepts.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Active TS/SCI

* Familiarity with REST APIs both as a maintainer and as an end user.

* An understanding of cybersecurity triage and incident response for government enterprises, use of SIEM, SOAR, and other tools to automate cybersecurity workflows.

* Comfortable working in a Linux/Unix command-line environment, using Git for version control, and CI/CD for deployment.

* A persistent, curious approach to debugging and a genuine enthusiasm for keeping up with the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. Clearance Requirements:
* Must be a US Citizen with a current/active secret clearance.

Physical Requirements:

* 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.