Watch Officer

MANTECH seeks a motivated and team-oriented Watch Officer to support a DHS customer in Chandler, AZAs part of this mission, you will help the organization maintain its prestigious designation as a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) 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 implement and support cutting-edge technologies like Zero Trust Architecture, AI/ML risk mitigation, and Post-Quantum Computing readiness.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide continuous technical management for the security operations shift.Perform weekly audits of security monitors and account privilege changes.Monitor SIEM and security tools to maintain environmental situational awareness.Lead shift turnover and maintain detailed watch logs for the enterprise.Thwart Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) using forensic "kill chain" processes.Implement Zero Trust Architecture and AI/ML risk mitigation for our DHS customerRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree and 3+ years of supervisory experience in a security operations environmentSubstantial and documented security experience in enterprise settings.One of the following: CASP, CCSP, SSCP, GMON, GCIH, GCIA, GECD AND one from the DOD 8570 CSSP list (Analyst, Infrastructure Support, or IR) (6 years of equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of one certification).Preferred SkillsProven ability to manage high-pressure security incidents in real-time.Experience with 24/7/365 shift operations.Experience with post-quantum computing assessment/implementation Clearance RequirementsMust be a U.S. Citizen.Active Secret AND TS/SCI eligibility.Must be able to obtain and maintain an ICE Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.Physical RequirementsMust 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.