Cybersecurity Analyst III

Position Overview

ARES is seeking an experienced senior cybersecurity analyst to join our security control assessment, vulnerability assessment, software assurance, and risk assessment teams supporting our Nation’s ballistic missile defense program. In this role you will perform research, analysis, and data gathering activities while conducting threat, vulnerability, and capability maturity assessments. You will apply critical thinking, perform gap analyses, and develop implementation plans to improve cybersecurity in large, complex defense systems. This position is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO (Schriever AFB) and requires an active DoD clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform research, analysis, and data gathering activities for cybersecurity assessments.
• Conduct threat, vulnerability, and capability maturity assessments.
• Apply critical thinking to perform gap analyses and develop implementation plans.
• Support security control assessment, vulnerability assessment, software assurance, and risk assessment teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree: in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Senior Cybersecurity certification: CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH.
• Active DoD Clearance Required
• Proficient in technical services and analysis with knowledge of cybersecurity standards, principles, practices, and processes.
• Experience supporting key cybersecurity activities including vulnerability assessments, control development, security plan documentation, penetration testing, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as Nessus, Burp Suite, Nmap, ACAS, and others.

Benefits & Perks

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• ESOP
• Paid Time Off & Holidays