About the role

What will you do at MANTECH?

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!

***This is for a future opportunity***

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented TAK Elastic Search Software Engineer to join our team.

The TAK Elastic Search Software Engineer will leverage their strong technical background and knowledge to support the Sponsor’s system accreditation efforts, to include creating Body of Evidence (BOE) documentation, responding to/implementing/documenting required controls, and completing required tasks/actions.

Responsibilities

include but are not limited to:
* You will provide development and search configuration efforts for TAK Product Center core development initiatives.
* This role involves identifying areas where technology can improve current processes through automation and advanced data management.
* Participate in the full software development life cycle, including the architecture, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions.
* Design, prototype, and implement applications using web technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, HTML5, and CSS.
* Develop robust software solutions across Android, iOS, and Windows-based platforms
* Apply TAK development standards and methodologies, including continuous integration pipelines and Agile practices.
* Work with Data Analysts, Scientists, and Engineers to create, troubleshoot, and recommend appropriate user interface capabilities.
* Collaborate with customers to enhance user experience and implementation requirements while maintaining a security-first approach.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
* 3+ years’ experience with Android, Windows, and iOS development.
* Expert knowledge in Elasticsearch setup, configuration, maintenance, and search optimization.
* Proficient in various frameworks and code languages including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, Python, JSON, and Ruby
* Experience with Git and containerization such as Docker or Kubernetes,
* Demonstrated ability to query databases, optimize performance, and facilitate complex database design in SQL and No-SQL environments.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
* Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP certification).
* Experience with cyber risk and compliance automation tools.
* Advanced experience with TAK development standards and methodologies
Clearance

Requirements

* Active Secret clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
Physical

Requirements

* You must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
* You will need to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery.
* This role requires you to frequently communicate with co-workers, management, and customers.
* You must be able to exchange accurate information in all professional situations.
The projected compensation range for this position is $150,900.00-$268,500.00. 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 [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Requisition #
R67606
Locations
USA-Remote Work
Posting Date
05/07/2026
Security Clearance Required
Secret
Remote Type
Fully Remote
Time Type
Full time

Which skills does this role require?

ElasticsearchJavaScriptHTMLCSSJavaPythonJSONRubyGitDockerKubernetesSQLNo-SQLAndroid developmentiOS developmentWindows developmentCybersecurityAndroidiOSWindowsAgileContinuous IntegrationSystem AccreditationBody of EvidenceData AnalyticsSoftware Development Life CycleUser InterfaceSecurity-firstMachine LearningPrototyping

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