Cyber Operations Task Lead – TS/SCI

Paychex Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Markesman Group seeks a Task Lead – Cyberspace Operations Support in Colorado Springs to support NORAD/USNORTHCOM (N&NC) Cyberspace Operations Directorate (J6). The role emphasizes leadership, planning, and mission-focused analysis in a high-visibility environment serving HD/DSCA objectives.

The position requires 5–8+ years in DoD or national security, active TS/SCI clearance, and proven ability to coordinate across diverse stakeholders while guiding cyber operations and C4 systems in dynamic

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years supporting DoD or National Security programs.
• Experience in cyber operations, C4 systems, or operational planning environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams or managing task-level execution.
• Experience coordinating across multiple stakeholders in complex mission environments.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of assigned task areas supporting N&NC/J6 cyber operations.
• Coordinate research and analysis related to cyber planning, real-time situational awareness, and operational coordination.
• Oversee assessments of physical systems, infrastructure, and integrated network systems-of-systems.
• Support analysis of real-time and historical data, exercises, contingency operations, and training events.
• Develop and track risk mitigation recommendations to improve survivability and reduce system vulnerabilities.
• Support development of tools or software prototypes that enhance mission effectiveness.
• Coordinate with federal, state, local, and mission partner organizations to support cyber coordination processes.
• Ensure timely completion of deliverables, reporting requirements, and contract milestones.
• Interface regularly with government leads to provide status updates and align priorities.
• Support operational environments that include 24/7/365 monitoring and reporting functions conducted by CWOC and DCO teams.

Skills

DoD / National Security

Cyber operations

Team leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Security clearance

Job description

Markesman Group seeks a Task Lead – Cyberspace Operations Support in Colorado Springs to support NORAD/USNORTHCOM (N&NC) Cyberspace Operations Directorate (J6). The role emphasizes leadership, planning, and mission-focused analysis in a high-visibility environment serving HD/DSCA objectives.

The position requires 5–8+ years in DoD or national security, active TS/SCI clearance, and proven ability to coordinate across diverse stakeholders while guiding cyber operations and C4 systems in dynamic