Senior Cybersecurity Operations Analyst

Position Overview Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Travel: Some, 10%

Clearance: Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required

Summary/Objective

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is seeking energetic candidates to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team.

Essential Functions

• Monitors cybersecurity operations across multiple systems and enclaves, ensuring vulnerabilities, risks, and mitigation activities are actively tracked and communicated to leadership.
• Identifies and assesses cybersecurity vulnerabilities using automated scanning tools and manual analysis methods; coordinate mitigation activities with technical teams.
• Manage and monitor the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) program for Department of Defense (DoD) information systems, ensuring timely awareness and remediation of identified risks.
• Supports executive leadership by providing daily situational awareness of cybersecurity posture, risks, and operational priorities.
• Develops concise, executive-level briefing materials translating complex cybersecurity issues into clear decision-ready information.
• Tracks and analyzes cybersecurity trends, vulnerabilities, incident activity, and remediation efforts to inform leadership decisions.
• Oversee the 2-letter Incident Response Program, to include drafting incident response policies and delivering annual training to organizational personnel.
• Monitors and interprets Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs) and other cybersecurity directives through the DoD Information Network (DODIN), ensuring leadership and operational teams understand required actions and compliance timelines.
• Translates customer requirements into actionable plans, including milestone tracking, task prioritization, and progress reporting.
• Supports development and review of Statements of Work (SOWs) related to cybersecurity initiatives and operational improvements.
• Conducts quality assurance reviews of cybersecurity processes, technical assessments, and remediation efforts to ensure compliance with DoD and organizational standards.
• Provide strategic reporting and recommendations to leadership regarding cybersecurity posture, operational risks, and improvement opportunities.

Required Education and Experience

• Education: Master's in STEM / Cyber-related field or equivalent from an accredited institution with 5 Years of Cyber technical experience
  • Acceptable alternative: Bachelor's Degree in other than STEM / Cyber-related field with 8 years DoD cyber technical experience and knowledge demonstrated in missile defense related or other complex, large DoD programs / projects
• IAT III Certification prior to accepting position
• Must have technical certification or 3 years' experience with McAfee Endpoint Security, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Splunk, and / or experience implementing network / enclave / system security toolsets with experience reviewing technical assessment reports and prioritizing technical corrective actions. Must achieve certification in required tools within 6 months of position acceptance
• Additional capabilities (not required but supportive of the MDA mission) Experience in technical review / management / assessment of Software, Cloud, Firewalls, Network Defense, Ports, Protocols, and Services Management, and/or DevSecOps.

What We Offer:

• 401(k) Matching
• Company Events
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Performance Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Range $125K - $150K