Cybersecurity Systems Analyst
Summary
Analyzes and strengthens cybersecurity defenses for Space Force systems by bridging Red and Blue Teams, using tools like Zeek, Splunk, and Python to assess threats and improve security posture.
Cybersecurity Systems Analyst
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Work Location: onsite
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is searching for a Cybersecurity Systems Analyst in support of United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) and Combat Forces Command (CFC) Defensive Cyber Operations.
A Cybersecurity Systems Analyst in this context is responsible for continuously assessing, monitoring, and reporting on the operational health, readiness, and effectiveness of Defensive Cyber Operations for Space (DCO-S) capabilities. This includes both internal (enterprise/home-station) systems and external (field/operational site) deployments.
This role focuses on supporting Cyber Purple Team operations by bridging offensive (Red Team) and defensive (Blue Team) activities to continuously evaluate, test, and strengthen the security posture of information systems. The Cybersecurity Systems Analyst analyzes adversary emulation results, validates defensive controls, identifies gaps, and helps translate Red Team findings into actionable Blue Team improvements. Has an in-depth understanding of cybersecurity policies, procedures, threat tactics, and technical architectures for government-sector information systems, with sufficient hands-on knowledge to assess and enhance them from both offensive and defensive perspectives. Provides technical security analysis and guidance in collaboration with Red Team operators, Blue Team defenders, system owners, ISSOs, and engineers, while supporting secure system development, cloud environments, and operational needs. This position may require privileged access and DoD 8570/8140 restrictions will apply.
Required:
- At least 5+ years' related professional experience
- Hands-on experience with network security monitoring and network intrusion detection systems, including Zeek, Suricata, or Snort
- Experience using, administering, or configuring SIEM platforms such as Elastic Security or Splunk
- Familiarity with automation and configuration-management tools such as Ansible
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash
- Experience conducting threat hunts, security investigations, and incident response
- Experience deploying, managing, or troubleshooting Docker containers
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and models, including MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain
- Experience analyzing system architectures, identifying security gaps, and recommending technical mitigations.
- Ability to work independently on assigned systems while collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of Defense-in-Depth architectures, network security principles, operating system hardening, and cloud security concepts.
- Prior experience supporting federal, DoD, or intelligence community systems.
Desired:
- Experience supporting DoD cloud environments at Secret, Top Secret, or SAP levels.
- Experience with GitLab, including source control and CI/CD workflows
- Experience applying machine learning to cybersecurity or data-analysis use cases
- Experience supporting U.S. Space Force Defensive Cyberspace Operations for Space, or DCO-S, missions
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years relevant professional experience and a Bachelor’s degree; or Associates degree and 7+ years of experience; or High School Diploma and 15+ years of experience.
Clearance Requirements:
- Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility required
Location/Travel Requirements:
- Place of work is Colorado Springs; remote work opportunity is limited. You may be required to travel periodically, less than 30%.
The pay range for this position in Colorado is $130,000/year to $160,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.
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