Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CSSP) - Threat Detection

Cybersecurity Jobs; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

COLSA Corporation is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CSSP) to join an onsite Huntsville, AL team. You will monitor networks and assets, analyze potential compromises, and provide actionable remediation guidance to strengthen security controls across endpoints and infrastructure.

You will conduct investigations, support system accreditation activities, and participate in audits and vulnerability assessments. Strong communication and a proactive, adaptive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field; 3 related certifications may substitute.
• Minimum 2 to 4 years of related experience.
• Active CompTIA Security+CE certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to convey information to customers at varying technical levels.
• Comfort in a rapidly changing environment and learning new skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network and supporting systems to detect security compromises.
• Provide standard support for investigations and system accreditation maintenance.
• Identify deviations from configurations and policies.
• Recommend protections for networks, workstations, servers, and IT assets.
• Support audits to verify security policies and procedures.
• Assist with pre-test preparation, testing, and result reporting.
• Participate in passive and active evaluations (compliance audits and vulnerability assessments).

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

Threat analysis

Incident response

Communication skills

Customer interaction at varying levels

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Tenable Nessus

PowerBI

Tableau

Office 365

Trellix

Microsoft Defender Endpoint

Job description

COLSA Corporation is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CSSP) to join an onsite Huntsville, AL team. You will monitor networks and assets, analyze potential compromises, and provide actionable remediation guidance to strengthen security controls across endpoints and infrastructure.

You will conduct investigations, support system accreditation activities, and participate in audits and vulnerability assessments. Strong communication and a proactive, adaptive mindset are essential.