Watch Officer

MANTECH seeks a motivated and team-oriented Watch Officer to support a DHS customer in Chandler, AZ and the National Capital Region
. As part of this mission, you will help the organization maintain its prestigious designation as a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) Center of Excellence (COE). Our team provides comprehensive, 24/7/365 security services supporting an expansive network across LANs, WANs, and advanced Cloud-based infrastructures. This is a unique opportunity to utilize a "kill chain" process to thwart Advanced Persistent Threats (APT), and implement and support cutting-edge technologies like Zero Trust Architecture, AI/ML risk mitigation, and Post-Quantum Computing readiness.

• Provide continuous technical management for the security operations shift.
• Perform weekly audits of security monitors and account privilege changes.
• Monitor SIEM and security tools to maintain environmental situational awareness.
• Lead shift turnover and maintain detailed watch logs for the enterprise.
• Thwart Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) using forensic "kill chain" processes.
• Implement Zero Trust Architecture and AI/ML risk mitigation for our DHS customer.

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of supervisory experience in a security operations environment.
• Substantial and documented security experience in enterprise settings.
• One of the following: CASP, CCSP, SSCP, GMON, GCIH, GCIA, GECD AND one from the DOD 8570 CSSP list (Analyst, Infrastructure Support, or IR) (6 years of equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of one certification).

• Proven ability to manage high‑pressure security incidents in real‑time.
• Experience with 24/7/365 shift operations.
• Experience with post‑quantum computing assessment/implementation.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Active Secret AND TS/SCI eligibility.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an ICE Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.

• 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 and customers.