System Engineer

Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future

Are you interested in hunting for internal and external threat detection? Do you have the ability to protect and defend the most coveted targets in the world to ensure the safety of information systems assets, and protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction? ManTech International Corporation is seeking individuals who are interested in joining our team and helping protect our national security, while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.

ManTech is currently looking for System Engineers to join our team in the Ft. Meade, MD area. In this role, you will develop derived requirements for Information Assurance Services (Confidentiality, Integrity, Non repudiation, and Availability); Basic Information Assurance Mechanisms (e.g., Identification, Authentication, Access Control, Accountability); and Security Mechanism Technology (Passwords, cryptography, discretionary access control, mandatory access control, hashing, key management, etc.).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in establishing and gaining approval of the definition of a system or component under development (requirements, designs, interfaces, test procedures, etc.) that provides a common reference point for hardware and software developers
• Applies systems engineering principles throughout the systems life cycle phases: Concept, Development, Production, Utilization, Support, and Retirement.
• Interacts with the Government regarding Systems Engineering technical considerations and for associated problems, issues or conflicts.
• Communicates with other program personnel, government overseers, and senior executives.
• Responsibility for the technical integrity, quality, and completeness of work performed and deliverables associated with one or more of the 25 process areas defined by ISO/IEC15288
  • Technical Process Area - Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architectural Design, Implementation, Integration, Verification, Transition, Validation, Operation, Maintenance, and Disposal
  • Project Process Area - Project Planning, Project Assessment and Control, Decision Management, Risk Management, Configuration Management, Information Management, and Measurement
  • Enterprise (Organizational Project-Enabling)
  • Process Area - Project Portfolio Management, Infrastructure Management, Lifecycle Model Management, Human Resource Management, and Quality Management
  • Agreement Process Area - Acquisition and Supply.

NOTE: Multiple levels of seniority are available dependent on qualifications/experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7 years of related experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Bachelor's degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management. 5 years of additional related experience may be substituted for a degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• 14-20+ years of related experience
• Demonstrated experience in planning and leading Systems Engineering efforts

Security Clearance Requirements:

• 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.

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.

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