Cybersecurity Operations Analyst

SAIC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Cybersecurity Liaison Operations Coordinator in Colorado Springs to support NORAD/USNORTHCOM IT Enterprise Services. You will coordinate cross-command cyber operations, manage CTASKORDs/CTOs, and maintain POA&M tracking with ISSM oversight.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, engineering rigor, and experience in developing SOPs and compliance logs within a DoD cyber environment. On-site role with potential for on-site work.

Qualifications

• Typical education and experience: Bachelor's with 2+ years experience; Master's with 0 years related experience.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Certification required per DoDD 8140.03, Intermediate Level (e.g., CySA+/Security+ CE, GSEC, or equivalent).
• Flexible, independent, self-motivated, and punctual.
• Experience tracking and coordinating military directives, such as CTASKORDs/CTOs and Downward Directed Orders.
• Demonstrated ability to author, review, and maintain highly technical SOPs and compliance logs.
• 3+ years of IT and cybersecurity experience.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the IAVM and CTO program for the NITES contract.
• Coordinate and track directives and orders between system owners and the CWOC.
• Maintain a POA&M tracker including milestones, ownership, and follow-up dates, while routing entries to the ISSM.
• Close out POA&M items upon remediation or submit detailed requests before approved completion dates.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for CTASKORD/IAVM coordination and POA&M guidance.
• Provide key communication between CWOC, JCC, J66, and the NITES contract.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Job ID 2616026

Location Colorado Springs, CO, US

Date Posted 2026-08-24

Category Cyber

Subcategory Cybersecurity Ops

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel No

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

Join SAIC's team and play a pivotal role in defending North America. We are seeking a Cybersecurity Liasion Operations Coordinator to streamline operations for cybersecurity defense efforts for the critical North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) Information Technology (IT) Enterprise Services (NITES) contract.

In this role, the Cybersecurity Liaison Operations Coordinator facilitates cross-command collaboration between NORAD/USNORTHCOM Cyberspace Wing and Operations Center (CWOC) and Joint Cyber Center (JCC) and NITES administrative personnel. This role is the communication focal point between the CWOC/JCC and the J66 NITES contract on all Cyber Tasking Orders (CTASKORD/CTOs), downward directed orders, Information Assurance Vulnerability Management Bulletins (IAVMs), and plan of action and milestone items (POA&Ms).

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead the IAVM and CTO program for the NITES contract.


• Coordinate and track directives and orders between system owners and the CWOC.


• Maintain a POA&M tracker including milestones, ownership, and follow-up dates, while ensuring all entries are routed to the ISSM.


• Close out POA&M items upon remediation or submit detailed requests prior to approved completion dates.


• Develop and maintain SOPs for CTASKORD/IAVM coordination and POA&M guidance


• Provide key communication between the CWOC, JCC, J66, and the NITES contract.

Qualifications

Required Qualification

• TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience.


• Active TS/SCI security clearance.


• Certification required per DoDD 8140.03, Intermediate Level (e.g., CompTIA CySA+, Security+ CE, GSEC, or equivalent).


• Flexible, independent, self-motivated, and punctual.


• Experience tracking and coordinating military directives, such as Cyber Tasking Orders (CTASKORDs/CTOs) and Downward Directed Orders.


• Demonstrated ability to author, review, and maintain highly technical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and compliance tracking logs.


• 3+ years of overall IT and cybersecurity experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with enterprise vulnerability scanners.


• Previous experience operating in a highly complex, metrics-driven DoD cybersecurity environment.


• Experience compiling complex compliance metrics and presenting clear, actionable executive-level briefings to senior military and civilian leadership.


• Project management experience or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.

Target salary range $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.