Cryptographic Vulnerability Analyst

General information

Requisition #

R70469

Locations

USA-MD-Linthicum Heights

Posting Date

09/01/2026

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 Cryptographic Vulnerability Analyst to join our team in Linthicum Heights, MD.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identifying vulnerabilities and cybersecurity threats to programs, functions, products, applications, and systems using HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT, OSINT, and other information to assess vulnerabilities while conducting security evaluations of hardware and software components, architectures, algorithms, and protocols.
• Comparing and contrasting various cryptographic attack techniques and developing operationally effective countermeasures by collaborating with threat analysts to conduct comprehensive, regular threat assessments of network cryptographic devices, components, and technologies.
• Providing formal and informal reports, briefings, and perspectives of actual and potential attacks against the systems, technologies, applications, operations, or missions being studied by using threat analysis and technical knowledge to provide security guidance and develop mitigations to threats and vulnerabilities.
• Developing mitigation strategies and countermeasures to address vulnerabilities of networks, products, and services while creating and maintaining documentation on technical information and documenting research processes, analyses, and/or the results.
• Identifying vulnerabilities to attack communications networks and systems while developing countermeasures and performing security analysis, evaluation, and guidance on the design and implementation of cryptographic protocols.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8 years of Cryptographic Vulnerability Analysis or related Cybersecurity experience (no degree), OR a Bachelor's degree (Computer Science or related) + 3 years of experience, OR a Master's degree + 1 year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Python, C, or C++ for code analysis and vulnerability assessments.
• Proficiency in both Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with network traffic analysis and packet inspection tools (Wireshark preferred).

Clearance Requirements:

• Current/Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

The projected compensation range for this position is $141,500.00-$236,000.00. 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 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.