Defensive Cyber Analyst
Tyto Athene · Colorado Springs, CO, US
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About the role
Description:
Responsibilities:
Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains—Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT—empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.
Tyto Athene has an opening for a Defensive Cyber Analyst to support the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Operations Command (SpOC) Intelligence and Cyber Defense for the Enterprise Services (SPICES) Contracts by providing continuous Cybersecurity Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Cyber Incident Responses.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze cyber incidents, correlate incident details and formulate response actions.
- Provide recommendations on tuning and maximizing capability of existing tools, while providing recommendations for other tools to increase capability.
- Monitor government provided DCO tools and systems.
- Conduct after action processes to capture efforts taken to mitigate unauthorized actions.
- Participate in development of DCO Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs).
- Participate in development of DCO concept of operations, processes and procedures.
- Identify security discrepancies and report security incidents.
- Provide expert research and analysis in support of expanding programs and area of responsibility.
Required:
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Minimum of one (1) active DoD 8570.07-M Cyber Security Services Provider (CSSP) "Analyst" or "Incident Responder" certifications:
- CEH, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, GICSP, Cloud+, SCYBER, PenTest+, CHFI or GCFA
- 1-3 years of Cybersecurity/IT experience
- Experience performing Continuous Cybersecurity Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Cyber Incident Response.
- Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with Space Operations is highly desired.
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Experience with the following tools:
- Elastic Stack, Kibana, Suricata, Splunk, Snort, Wireshark, Bro/Zeek logs, tcpdump, editcap, ACAS, Microsoft Office 365, Python or Bash scripting.
Clearance:
- Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
Location:
- Schriever Space Force Base (SFB), CO
Schedule/Shift:
- TBD, but must be flexible on either day or nigh shift, either Sun-Tues, or Wed-Fri, and every other Sat.
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 typically between $100,000-$115,000. 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, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.
Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains—Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT—empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.
At Tyto Athene, 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 #TeamTyto?
Tyto Athene, 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.
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Skills
- Python
- Bash
- JavaScript
- SQL
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