Cybersecurity Analyst - Journeyman

Quantum Sky; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Flexible Time Off

Maternity/Paternity leave

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Quantum Sky in Colorado Springs seeks a Journeyman Cybersecurity Analyst to support the USSF MILSATCOM program. You will act as a SME for system architectures, perform risk assessments, and ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53 across RMF packages and security controls.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, IAT level 2 certification or higher, and 4+ years in IT/cyber with DoD documentation experience. Join a mission-driven team building secure space and network capabilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 4+ years’ IT or cybersecurity experience (and/or Bachelor's degree counts for 4 years’ experience)
• Experience with Xacta and IT security lifecycle preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessments of policies, procedures, and security controls.
• Prepare DoD information infrastructure documentation per NIST 800-53 and CNSSI 1253.
• Develop RMF packages and assist with ATO decisions and milestones.
• Monitor and assess security controls post-ATO and support incident response planning.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

IAT/IAM level 3 Certification (CISSP, OSCP, CISA, CASP, etc)

Tools

Xacta

ITIPS

eMASS

FISMA

DISA IASE

Job description

Description

Quantum Sky is searching for a JourneymanCybersecurity Analystfor an exciting opportunity supporting the United States Space Force (USSF) Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) program. The Space and Systems Command (SSC) has the collective SF mission responsibility for the development, deployment, maintenance, and sustainment of AF space systems providing early missile warning capability, environmental sensing, precision navigation, guidance and timing, nuclear event detection, space launch capability, national and military satellite communications capabilities, launch range and network systems, advanced systems, and technology development programs.

This position ensures that the information security requirements necessary to protect the core mission and business process are adequately addressed in all aspects of the enterprise architecture, including reference documentation and system architectures. The ideal candidate will function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on each system architecture and design, review technical documentation in support of analysis, system design, development testing, and deployment of security systems. You will provide information assurance assessment and recommendations concerning safeguarding of IS through risk analysis, vulnerability assessment, and compliance with NIST SP 800.53. You'll be expected to interact with military, Government civilians, and contractor staff at all levels to support the A&A efforts of each mission/system. You will provide input on assigned enclaves as relates to how proposed modifications, additions, and technology upgrades would impact the overall security posture of the system.

Responsibilities:

Ensure that Cybersecurity requirements are effectively integrated into IS and components through purposeful security architecting, design, development, and configuration;

• Perform FISMA required risk assessment of policies, procedures, supplemental plans addressing network, facilities and system security, security awareness training, testing and evaluation of security controls, incident response plan, and continuity of operations plans;
• Evaluate requests for compliance and integration with all applicable cybersecurity policies, Notice to Airmen (NOTAMs), and Technical Change Orders (TCOs);
• Employ best practices when implementing security controls within an IS;
• Provide assessment and technical input to any system changes for all associated system enclaves;
• Create/maintain a government owned Cyber Schedule that captures all mission cybersecurity activities and actions; the schedule needs to be capable of showing a high-level view of all project/activity milestones, accomplishments, and discrete tasks including Authorization and Assessment activities for RMF packages, cyber assessments, and O&M Mods or depot sustainment cases that improve the systems cybersecurity postures.
• Provide IS and compliance documentation to include but not limited to the following:
  • Prepare Documentation for DoD Information infrastructure IAW NIST 800-53
  • Categorize IAW Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 1253
  • Implement common controls; develop monitoring strategy, and plan, review, and obtain approval IAW NIST SP 800-53 and CNSSI 1253
  • Assess the implemented controls
  • Authorize assessment and assist with determination of ATO
  • Monitor controls after ATO compliance via Plan of Actions and Milestones (POAM/POA&M) or other means

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma with 4+ years’ experience in IT or cybersecurity experience performing IAT Level II functions (threat, attacks, vulnerabilities, identification and access management, architecture and design, and risk management); and/or Bachelor's degree counts for 4 years’ experience

Preferred:

• Experience with Xacta
• Experience with ITIPS, eMASS, FISMA, and/or DISA IASE
• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree
• IAT/IAM level 3 Certification (CISSP, OSCP, CISA, CASP, etc)

Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance

Certification: IAM or IAT Level 2 Certification (Sec+, CySA+, CCNA, etc)

About Tyto Athene

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is $80-95K. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and maternity/paternity leave.

The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.

At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?

Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.