Junior Cyber Sustainment Analyst - IRES000006
GeoControl Systems (GCS)10 months ago
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
The Junior Cyber Sustainment Analyst supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. As GeoControl Systems, Inc. is a HUBZone company, only applicants whose home address is located within a qualified HUBZone will be considered. In this role you will assist with developing cybersecurity strategies, creating technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with government policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Support development of cyberspace security strategies and plans for the MDA.
- Enable Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) / Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) operations and personnel through documentation, administrative functions, and advocacy.
- Assist in the development and creation of standard operating procedures and policies to facilitate CSSP capabilities.
- Utilize collaborative technologies (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint) to support operational needs.
- Manage the indexing, cataloging, storage, and access of organizational knowledge (hard copy/digital files).
- Develop and review various technical documentation including briefings, SOPs, incident response guidelines, white papers, technical manuals, and step-by-step procedures for advanced cybersecurity tools.
- Organize and retain artifacts for cybersecurity inspections and audits.
- Recommend actions to improve existing processes and streamline implementation.
- Provide analytical insights and product management skills to interpret customer needs and translate them into actionable requirements.
- Communicate effectively—both orally and in writing—to negotiate complex issues and draft comprehensive policies and procedures.
- Prepare and present briefings, reports, and informational analyses in support of the MDA CSSP.
- Perform records management of sustainment-related deliverables and ensure compliance with contractual requirements by updating and maintaining various documents and trackers.
- Ensure adherence to Government policies and schedules while developing solutions to program challenges.
- Assist in developing detailed cybersecurity policies and procedures for advanced cybersecurity tools.
- Support and improve cybersecurity testing processes through feedback and implementation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain the accuracy and consistency of cybersecurity documentation and processes.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of general (full-time) work experience (may be reduced with advanced education).
- At least 1 year of directly related cyber experience.
- Current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE), such as CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP.
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's degree (or higher) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- Familiarity with Security Operations Centers (SOC) and DoD security protocols.
- Understanding of DCO/CSSP security policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of DoD mission system sustainment.
- Self-motivated and capable of autonomous learning with minimal supervision.
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation: $42.30/hr – $45.19/hr; depends on experience, education, and certifications.
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits designed to invest in your well-being and future.
- Flexible work schedules with opportunities to work remotely.
- Additional perks include educational reimbursement, retirement benefits (401K, Roth), tax saving options, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and parental/pregnancy leave.
Required Skills
Cybersecurity Analysis
Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO)
Technical Writing
Incident Response
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Records Management
Cybersecurity Documentation