Cryptographic Vulnerability Analyst

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 systemsLeverage HUMINT, SIGINT, GEOINT, OSINT, and other information to assess vulnerabilities and conduct security evaluation of hardware and software components, architectures, algorithms and protocolsAnalyze and characterize identified vulnerabilities and threatsRelate identified vulnerabilities and threats and the effects on the operations and missions supported by those systemsCompare and contrast various cryptographic attack techniques and developing operationally effective countermeasuresProvide formal and informal reports, briefings, and perspectives of actual and potential attacks against the systems, technologies, applications, operations, or missions being studiedCollaborate with threat analysts to conduct comprehensive, regular threat assessments of network cryptographic devices, components, and technologiesUse threat analysis and technical knowledge to provide security guidance and develop mitigations to threats and vulnerabilitiesTeam with threat analysts to conduct comprehensive, regular threat assessments of network cryptographic devices, components, and technologiesCreate and maintain documentation on technical information and document research processes, analyses and/or the resultsWrite logical and accurate technical reports to communicate ideas across the enterpriseDevelop mitigation strategies and countermeasures to address vulnerabilities of networks, products, and servicesEvaluate methods, tools, and techniques that can be used to secure information/communication systems and the facilities that house themAnalyze data using mathematical/statistical methodsAnalyze problems to determine technical solutionsApply mathematical or computational methods and lines of reasoningEvaluate technical proposals and solution designsIdentify new applications of known techniquesIdentify vulnerabilities to attack communications networks and systems and developing countermeasuresPerform security analysis, evaluation and guidance on the design and implementation of cryptographic and communication protocolsApply concepts and principles of computer security and vulnerability analysisWork individually or as part of a team and may serve as a team leadBasic 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 experienceIn lieu of a degree, a total of 8 years of relevant experienceSecurity Clearance Requirements:Must have a current/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.

Created: 2025-01-31