Junior Cyber Defense Analyst / Incident Responder

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, COClearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security ClearanceShift: Rotating Shifts (24x7x365 Operations)Travel Required: Up to 10%LaunchTech is seeking a Junior Cyber Defense Analyst / Incident Responder to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This role supports 24x7x365 cyber defense operations, performing incident detection, analysis, response, and reporting in accordance with DoD and CJCSM guidelines while helping improve enterprise-wide defensive posture.What You'll Be DoingDefensive Cyber Operations & Incident ResponsePerform Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) / Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) duties outlined in Evaluator Scoring Metrics (ESM)Perform proactive and reactive cybersecurity duties on customer networks to improve enterprise-wide security postureConduct preliminary analysis, identification, and response actions to detect, characterize, and respond to cyber incidents in accordance with CJCSM 6510.01BPerform cyber event and incident investigations from start to conclusion, including data gathering, analysis, and reportingProperly document all steps in the incident response lifecycle while preserving artifacts, evidence, and chain of custodyThreat Analysis & ReportingAnalyze correlated asset, threat, and vulnerability data against known adversary exploits and techniques to assess impactLeverage Cyber Threat Intelligence to search for indicators of compromise and recommend defensive improvementsReview ongoing intrusion and cybersecurity incident data and report findings in accordance with CJCSM 6510.01B guidelinesProcess Development & CollaborationSupport development, review, and maintenance of DCO procedures, processes, manuals, and documentationProvide support to internal and external Insider Threat and Law Enforcement / Counterintelligence (LE/CI) agencies during cyber incidents and investigationsWhat You BringBasic Requirements:Must have 3, or more, years of general (full-time) work experienceMust have 2 years of directly related experience in information security, physical security, cybersecurity, or a combination thereofMust have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with CE (CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, a DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Analyst and Incident Responder certification (CEH or CySA+ satisfy this requirement)Must have an active DoD Secret Security ClearanceDesired Requirements:Have an Associate's degree (or higher) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related fieldHave experience with security analysis in WAN/LAN environments, including routers, switches, network devices, and operating systems (Windows/Linux)Have experience with SOC/DCO tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, network security managers, forward proxies, or spam firewallsHave experience analyzing security compliance scans across a WAN (ACAS/Nessus preferred)Have experience analyzing network and host-based threats (ESS preferred)Be able to obtain a DoD Top Secret clearanceBe familiar with DoD Security Operations Centers (SOC)Be familiar with DCO / CSSP guiding security policies and proceduresHave an active DoD Top Secret clearanceWhy LaunchTech?LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period.You'll support mission-critical cyber defense operations that directly protect national security systems.We offer:Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage401(k) with company matchPaid Time Off (PTO)Mission-driven work with opportunities to growAnd moreReady to Join the LaunchTech Crew?LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.Visit to learn more about how we deliver Excellence, Period.Powered by JazzHR