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Cyber Threat Lead with Security Clearance

MANTECHChandler, AZ🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career, and team-oriented Cyber Threat Lead to support a 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 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 support cutting-edge technologies like Zero Trust Architecture, AI/ML risk mitigation, and Post-Quantum Computing readiness. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Execute a repeatable process to confirm if threat intelligence affects the ICE environment.
  • Conduct predictive threat simulations to determine attack probability and cost analysis.
  • Incorporate Data Science modeling and machine learning into daily hunt operations.
  • Identify and investigate endpoint, network, and cloud-based threats.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree (or 4+ additional years of experience).
  • 5+ years of experience with data hunting/manipulation.
  • One of the following: CISSP (Associate), CCSP, SSCP, GCIH, GNFA, or GCIA AND one from the DOD 8570 CSSP list.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Skill in writing scripts (R, Python, SQL) for advanced data analysis.
  • Advanced proficiency in using EDR and SOAR solutions for threat identification.
  • Expertise in incorporating machine learning models into daily threat hunting.
  • Proven ability to identify and investigate threats within Cloud-based environments.
  • Experience conducting predictive simulations for attack cost and probability.
  • Experience with post-quantum computing assessment/implementation Clearance Requirements:
  • Active Secret clearance and SCI eligibility.
  • 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.

Skills

SQL
Machine Learning
Python
Quantum Computing
Zero Trust

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