Cloud Security Engineer at ManTech
Herndon, VA
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Aug 7, 2026
Herndon, VA
Sep 24, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A cloud security engineering role embedded in a Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) environment, focused on designing cloud security monitoring architecture, building automated incident response playbooks, and developing Splunk detections for AWS and other cloud platforms. The position also involves scripting and automation in Python and mentoring junior staff. Suited to an experienced cloud security or cyber operations professional holding an active TS/SCI with polygraph.
Senior level · 7+ years · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV · TS/SCI clearance · Full-time
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How this req sits in the market our data
Most people in this occupation already list these. Still required — just not what gets you shortlisted.
What the occupation pays Median $152,225 (middle half $125,286–$177,673).
Estimated from BLS employment for this occupation and area, per-skill prevalence across our listing corpus, and published wage benchmarks — as of Aug 10, 2026. It is a model, not a headcount.
Why we read it this way (6)
The role blends security analysis (SIEM, detection engineering, incident response) with meaningful development work (Python scripting, automation, Splunk query development), making it a genuine hybrid between 15-1212 and 15-1252; 15-1212 was chosen because the primary mission is cloud security monitoring and incident response, not shipping software.
An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is an explicit hard gate for this position.
A Bachelor's degree is listed under Preferred Qualifications only, so no minimum degree is required.
SOAR platforms, Azure/OCI experience, and certifications (CISSP, GIAC, CEH) all appear under Preferred Qualifications.
No compensation range is stated in the posting.
Requires a TS/SCI clearance — the cleared population is a small fraction of this occupation, so the real candidate pool is materially smaller than the estimate below, which does not model clearance.
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