Cyber Forensic Analyst IV (Active Top Secret Clearance Required with SCI eligibility)

Akima, LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, seeks a Cyber Forensic Analyst IV to develop and maintain cyber training courseware in Colorado Springs, supporting MD 31's Cyberspace Support Unit. You will build qualification training for CDO, IR, and CCL positions and maintain DoD 8140 and GIAC certifications with no lapses.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field, 8–10 years of cyber/forensics experience, two DoD 8140 advanced-level certs (GCFA/FOR508 or GNFA/FOR572), strong technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 8-10 years of cybersecurity, digital forensics, or cyber training development experience.
• Two DoD 8140 Advanced-level certifications (Cyber Enablers, Cyber Security, or Cyber Effects) — one must be GCFA/FOR508 or GNFA/FOR572.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, revise, and create cyber courseware and evaluation instruments for CDO, IR, and CCL qualification training.
• Coordinate course scheduling with MD 6 Formal Training Flight and Unit Training Manager approval.
• Track and process certification training waivers as needed.

Skills

Technical writing

DoD 8140 certs

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or CS

Job description

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is looking for a Cyber Forensic Analyst IV to work in Colorado Springs, CO.

The Cyber Forensic Analyst IV will develop and maintain cyber training courseware for Mission Delta 31 (MD 31)'s Cyberspace Support Unit, building qualification training materials for Cyber Defensive Operator (CDO), Incident Responder (IR), and Cyber Crew Lead (CCL) positions. This individual will hold and maintain mandatory DoD 8140 and GIAC forensic certifications for the duration of the contract, supporting the unit's cyber defense training pipeline.

Responsibilities

Cyber Courseware Development

• Review, revise, and create Cyber courseware and evaluation instruments for Cyber Defensive Operator (CDO), Incident Responder (IR), and Cyber Crew Lead (CCL) position qualification training.
• Coordinate course scheduling with the MD 6 Formal Training Flight upon Mission Planning Cell and Unit Training Manager approval.
• Track and process certification training waivers as needed.

Certification & Currency Management

• Maintain two mandatory DoD 8140 Advanced-level certifications from the Cyber Enablers, Cyber Security, or Cyber Effects categories.
• Maintain a mandatory GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA/FOR508) or GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA/FOR572) certification for the duration of the contract with zero lapses in currency.
• Support quality control and modernization of cyber training materials in coordination with Training Development leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 8-10 years of cybersecurity, digital forensics, or cyber training development experience.
• Currently hold, or be immediately eligible to hold, two DoD 8140 Advanced-level certifications (Cyber Enablers, Cyber Security, or Cyber Effects) — one of which must be GCFA/FOR508 or GNFA/FOR572.
• Strong technical writing skills for translating cyber defense procedures into qualification training materials.
• Active Top Secret clearance required; SCI eligibility preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing training for Defensive Cyberspace Operations for Space (DCO-S) or similar DoD cyber defense programs.
• Prior experience as a Cyber Defensive Operator, Incident Responder, or Cyber Crew Lead.
• Experience supporting U.S. Space Force or Combat Forces Command cyber training programs.

“This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.”

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$110,000 - $115,000

Benefits

• The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

For our shareholders

At FRA, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our government customers

FRA delivers streamline operations in support of an increasingly fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment.

As a FRA employee

You will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.