Cyber Engineering Lead

General information

Requisition #

R66769

Locations

USA-VA-Chantilly, USA-AZ-Chandler

Posting Date

03/26/2026

Security Clearance Required

None

Remote Type

Onsite

Time Type

Full time

Description & Requirements

Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we've been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now-unleash your potential with MANTECH!

• This is for a future opportunity*

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cyber Engineering Lead to support the DHS customer in Chandler, AZ OR the National Capital Region.

As part of this mission, you will help the organization maintain its prestigious designation as a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) and Center of Excellence (COE). Our team provides comprehensive, 24/7/365 security services supporting approximately 53,000 network devices 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 cutting-edge technologies like Zero Trust Architecture, AI/ML risk mitigation, and Post-Quantum Computing readiness.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Implement Zero Trust architecture principles across ICE's security stack.
• Engineer and optimize NDR capabilities across wireless, and cloud-based environments.
• Integrate security into the DevSecOps pipeline (Kubernetes/Container security).
• Provide support for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and AI/ML security initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer/engineering science OR 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree .
• 10+ additional years of Cybersecurity engineering or project management.
• One of the following: CISSP, CCSP, CCNA, ISSAP, ISSEP, GIAC, SSCP, or Security+.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with certificate lifecycle management and PQC-enabled network protocols.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an ICE Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.

Physical Requirements:

• 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.

The projected compensation range for this position is $148,200.00-$263,000.00. 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.