Sr Info Security Analyst

Afognak Native Corporation; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

McCallie Associates, Inc., located in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to provide cybersecurity engineering support for U.S. Space Force systems. The role demands a strong background in cybersecurity with at least 10 years of experience and an active Top Secret clearance.

The selected candidate will collaborate with Government leadership, support RMF activities, and prepare assessments for senior audiences. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with preferred qualifications including a Master's degree and prior experience in missile or sensor systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity/information security.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• DoD 8570.01-M / 8140 IAT Level III or IAM Level II/III certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity engineering and analysis support for U.S. Space Force.
• Assess engineering design architectures with Government cybersecurity leadership.
• Prepare cybersecurity briefings and technical assessments for senior Government audiences.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Risk Management Framework (RMF) experience

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

NIST SP 800-53 security controls

Job description

Description

McCallie Associates, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC, is accepting applications for a Senior Information Security Analyst to lead cybersecurity engineering and analysis support for U.S. Space Force missile warning and space sensing systems at our Boulder, Colorado location. This role provides senior cybersecurity expertise to Government Information System Security Managers (ISSMs) and System Security Control Assessors (SSCAs), supporting the cybersecurity posture of mission‑critical satellite and ground systems that detect, track, and characterize global missile threats.

This position will work directly with Government cybersecurity leadership to assess engineering design architectures, conduct system security engineering reviews, support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities, and contribute to the cybersecurity assurance of next‑generation overhead persistent infrared and missile warning ground systems.

• Provide senior cybersecurity engineering and analysis support to Space Force ISSMs and SSCAs for missile warning and space sensing programs
• Support Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities including system categorization, security control selection, implementation review, assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring
• Review system security engineering documentation including System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and security authorization packages
• Support cybersecurity / system engineering control architecture reviews; provide compliance support during contractor security evaluations
• Contribute to Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Task Change Proposals (TCPs), and Configuration Change Board (CCB) activities from a cybersecurity perspective
• Support cybersecurity test and evaluation including developmental and operational cyber testing
• Engage with Other Government Agencies (OGAs) during security evaluations of engineering design architectures and solutions
• Prepare cybersecurity briefings, technical assessments, and risk reports for senior Government audiences

Requirements

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of cybersecurity / information security experience, including significant experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community systems
• DoD 8570.01-M / 8140 IAT Level III or IAM Level II/III certification at start of employment (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CASP+, CCSP, or GSLC)
• Demonstrated experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes per NIST SP 800-37
• Experience with NIST SP 800-53 security controls in DoD or IC environments
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to brief senior Government cybersecurity leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a closely related discipline
• Prior cybersecurity support to space, missile, or sensor systems acquisition programs
• Familiarity with TOR-2007 (8546)-6018 information assurance practices for Next‑Gen OPIR, SBIRS, and Weather programs
• Experience with classified system accreditation, cross-domain solutions, or SCI system security
• Direct prior support to SSC/SN, SMC, or predecessor Space Force / Air Force space organizations

Expected salary range: $185,000 to $210,000 per year