Overview
Watch Officer Jobs in Chandler, AZ at MANTECH
Title: Watch Officer
Company: MANTECH
Location: Chandler, AZ
MANTECH seeks a motivated and team-oriented Watch Officer to support a DHS customer in Chandler, AZ
As 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 Responsibilities
- Provide 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 customer
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of supervisory experience in a security operations environment
- Substantial 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 Skills
- Proven 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 Requirements
- Must 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 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.
