Job description
Join a premier defense technology team as a Military Cyber Operations Analyst. Based in Colorado Springs, you will safeguard critical military networks and collaborate with federal partners to defend mission-critical systems.
As part of our defense-focused group, you will plan and execute defensive cyber operations, monitor networks, analyze threats, and drive incident response under strict standards. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement controls, develop playbooks, and contribute to operational readiness.
Responsibility
- Monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats in real time across military networks.
- Plan and execute defensive cyber operations following military standards and procedures.
- Lead or contribute to incident response, forensics, and containment efforts.
- Analyze security events using SIEM tools and coordinate remediation actions.
- Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and runbooks.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analysis for critical systems.
- Collaborate with federal partners to implement security controls and improvements.
- Prepare executive-level briefings and after-action reports.
Qualification
- Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility is preferred; U.S. citizenship required.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent military experience.
- 4-7+ years in cyber operations, intelligence analysis, or defense-related security roles.
- Experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight) and endpoint security tools.
- Strong knowledge of cyber kill chain, threat intelligence, and incident response.
- Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell) and security automation.
- Knowledge of DoD networks and secure communications practices (NIPR/SIPR) is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to brief senior leaders.