MRT-C Lead Analyst: Cyber Mission Defense

Nisga'a CIOPS; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Nisga'a CIOPS is seeking a Mission Relevant Terrain - Cyber (MRT-C) Lead Analyst in the Colorado Springs, CO area. This role focuses on guiding MRT-C analysis, assessing cyber dependencies, and developing defense strategies for critical USSF missions.

The successful candidate will deliver risk assessments, work with cyber personnel and program offices, and ensure mission success by integrating security measures into mission systems and operations, including MADSS data inputs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience performing mission analysis, information security technologies, and USSF mission capabilities.
• CISSP or Security+ and one of: GICSP, GCED, PenTest+, or GSEC, or a B.S. in IT/Cybersecurity/Data Science/Information Systems/Computer Science from ABET-accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Guide junior analysts and demonstrate MRT-C analysis and assist with defensive cyber actions on USSF missions.
• Perform mission analysis to identify cyber dependencies, vulnerabilities, and defense sensor strategies.
• Analyze mission related network activities to ensure success for command, control, and space mission systems.
• Identify, assess, and implement mitigations to risk within critical cyberspace terrain.
• Develop mission thread data to support USSF mission owners and cyber personnel in risk assessment.
• Create and deliver an Operational Risk Assessment (ORA) and Asset Defense Plan (ADP).
• Analyze MRT-C results against vulnerabilities and threats to identify Key Terrain - Cyber for each USSF Mission.
• Provide mission analysis support to USSF MRT‑C teams for cyberspace dependencies and defense measures.
• Input all mission data into the MADSS system.

Skills

Mission analysis

Cyber defense

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Education

CISSP or Security+

ABET-accredited B.S. in IT/Cybersecurity/DS/IS/CS

Job description

Nisga'a CIOPS is seeking a Mission Relevant Terrain - Cyber (MRT-C) Lead Analyst in the Colorado Springs, CO area. This role focuses on guiding MRT-C analysis, assessing cyber dependencies, and developing defense strategies for critical USSF missions.

The successful candidate will deliver risk assessments, work with cyber personnel and program offices, and ensure mission success by integrating security measures into mission systems and operations, including MADSS data inputs.