Digital Network Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

Description & Requirements

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we’ve been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now—protect and innovate with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Digital, Network, Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to join our team working in the Newport News, VA. This is a onsite position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Act as Systems Engineer for machinery controls (Machinery Control and Monitoring System - MCMS) and shipboard HM&E networks (Federated Machinery Local Area Network – FMLAN) for Nimitz and Ford Class aircraft carriers.
• Lead multiple stakeholders through risk assessment and technical decision-making.
• Coordinate directly with technical and programmatic authorities
• Collaborate with the Supervisor of Shipbuilding – Newport News (SUPSHIP) to resolve Digital, Network, Cybersecurity Systems Engineer (DNC) System technical matters
• Provide written responses to requests for technical assistance or adjudication received via letter, Departure from Specification (DFS), and electronic Liaison Action Request (eLAR)
• Address technical issues with ship modernization efforts executed via Ship Change Documents (SCDs) and support development of new SCDs alongside In-service Engineering Agents (ISEAs)
• Collect and issue DNC Systems Government Furnished Information (GFI) packages to Newport News Shipbuilding
• Review technical data packages, drawings, reports, logistics products, training, etc. and provide written technical recommendations
• Review ship, procurement, and systems specifications and submit written proposals for changes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology or a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and prior experience as a US Navy LDO/CWO/CPO
• 4+ year of experience completing engineering, technical support, maintenance, and/or logistics of military or industrial systems already deployed and in active service
• Experience leading technical teams composed of multiple stakeholders from different organizations
• Experience with US Navy machinery control networks, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and/or HM&E networks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with nuclear powered ships
• Experience working with technical authorities in PAE Maritime, NAVSEA 05/08 and programmatic authorities across the Navy Enterprise
• Experience working with non-technical leadership
• Experience with US Navy, US Coast Guard, or Military Sealift Command vessels

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and hold an active/current Secret Security Clearance or obtain an interim secret clearance before starting

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position 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, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $89,100.00-$148,200.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.
MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

General information

Requisition # R71977 Locations USA-VA-Newport News Posting Date 11/09/2026 Security Clearance Required Interim Secret Remote Type Hybrid Time Type Full time