Cryptographic Vulnerability Analyst with Security Clearance

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Job description

Description & Requirements Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech International Corporation, you'll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement. Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Cryptographic Vulnerability Analyst to join our team in the Linthicum location and will be part of a team that provides Cybersecurity Analysis and Cryptographic Engineering technical expertise. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Identify vulnerabilities and cybersecurity threats to program, functions, products, applications and systems Leverage HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT, OSINT, and other information to assess vulnerabilities and conduct security evaluation of hardware and software components, architectures, algorithms and protocols Analyze and characterize identified vulnerabilities and threats Relate identified vulnerabilities and threats and the effects on the operations and missions supported by those systems Compare and contrast various cryptographic attack techniques and developing operationally effective countermeasures Provide formal and informal reports, briefings, and perspectives of actual and potential attacks against the systems, technologies, applications, operations, or missions being studied Collaborate with threat analysts to conduct comprehensive, regular threat assessments of network cryptographic devices, components, and technologies Use threat analysis and technical knowledge to provide security guidance and develop mitigations to threats and vulnerabilities Team with threat analysts to conduct comprehensive, regular threat assessments of network cryptographic devices, components, and technologies Create and maintain documentation on technical information and document research processes, analyses and/or the results Write logical and accurate technical reports to communicate ideas across the enterprise Develop mitigation strategies and countermeasures to address vulnerabilities of networks, products, and services Evaluate methods, tools, and techniques that can be used to secure information/communication systems and the facilities that house them Analyze data using mathematical/statistical methods Analyze problems to determine technical solutions Apply mathematical or computational methods and lines of reasoning Evaluate technical proposals and solution designs Identify new applications of known techniques Identify vulnerabilities to attack communications networks and systems and developing countermeasures Perform security analysis, evaluation and guidance on the design and implementation of cryptographic and communication protocols Apply concepts and principles of computer security and vulnerability analysis Work individually or as part of a team and may serve as a team lead Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Computer Engineering and 3 years of experience Or a Master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or Computer Engineering and 1 year of experience In lieu of a degree, a total of 8 years of relevant experience Security Clearance Requirements: Current and active TS/SCI with polygraph 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. The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. The projected compensation range for this position is $87,200.00-$146,400.00. 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 it's 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. For all positions requiring access to technology/software source code that is subject to export control laws, employment with the company is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status or obtaining any necessary license. The applicant will be required to answer certain questions for export control purposes, and that information will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. ManTech may choose not to apply for a license for such individuals whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code may require authorization and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis alone. ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please contact ManTech's Corporate EEO Department at . ManTech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled and protected veterans are urged to apply. 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