Cyber System Security Engineer

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cybersecurity System Security Engineer (CSSE) - III to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

In this role, you will provide critical support within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting SSC and AFSPC acquisition programs. You will deliver daily technical support across Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and SAP activities to ensure systems meet essential NIST Cybersecurity requirements for system assessment and authorization in a full-time, on-site environment.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of System Security Engineers and Certification Analysts ensuring customer national and international security interests are protected during acquisition system design and testing.

Chair and co-chair customer and SAP community Cybersecurity working groups while actively participating in Systems Security Engineering IPT reviews.

Perform oversight for the development, implementation, and evaluation of information system security program policies with emphasis on SAP network infrastructures.

Provide expert-level consultation and technical services on all aspects of Information Security and system designs.

Develop and provide Cybersecurity risk management recommendations, Program Protection Plans, and Cybersecurity Strategies to the customer.

Assist with site activation activities, design reviews, and test and evaluation of systems.

Work directly with approval and accreditation authorities to successfully obtain systems' Authorization to Operate (ATO).

The projected compensation range for this position is $179,300.00-$318,400.00. 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.

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