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Cybersecurity Analyst- Journeyman

Colorado Springs, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Aug 2026

💰 $160,000/yr($130,000/yr – $160,000/yr)

About the role

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is searching for a Cybersecurity Systems Analyst - Journeyman in support of United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) and Combat Forces Command (CFC) Defensive Cyber Operations.

A Cybersecurity Systems Analyst in this context is responsible for continuously assessing, monitoring, and reporting on the operational health, readiness, and effectiveness of Defensive Cyber Operations for Space (DCO-S) capabilities. This includes both internal (enterprise/home-station) systems and external (field/operational site) deployments.

The Cybersecurity Systems Analyst focuses on analyzing, assessing, and strengthening the security posture of information systems through continuous evaluation of cybersecurity controls, vulnerabilities, and risks. The Cybersecurity Systems Analyst supports the full system lifecycle by performing security assessments, implementing and validating technical controls, and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards (including NIST SP 800-53 and the Risk Management Framework). Has an in-depth understanding of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and technical architectures for government-sector information systems, with sufficient hands-on knowledge to implement and sustain them. Provides technical security guidance and analysis in collaboration with system owners, ISSOs, engineers, and stakeholders, while supporting secure system development, cloud environments, and operational needs. This position may require privileged access and DoD 8570/8140 restrictions will apply.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Internal DCO-S Capability Health Assessment

Continuously monitor the operational status, performance, and availability of enterprise DCO-S tools, sensors, platforms, and infrastructure.
Conduct regular health checks, configuration audits, and performance analysis on DCO-S systems to identify degradation, misconfigurations, or emerging issues.
Analyze system logs, metrics, and alerts to evaluate the overall cybersecurity posture and effectiveness of internal DCO-S capabilities.
Track and report on key health indicators (availability, latency, detection coverage, false-positive rates, patch compliance, etc.).
Support vulnerability scanning, STIG compliance validation, and remediation tracking for DCO-S systems hosted in enterprise environments.
Maintain accurate documentation of system baselines, configurations, and health trends for internal DCO-S assets.

2. External / Field / Operational Site DCO-S Health Assessment

Assess the operational health and readiness of DCO-S capabilities deployed at remote or operational sites (including deployable kits, forward-based systems, and site-specific installations).
Coordinate with field operators and site personnel to collect health status data, performance metrics, and issue reports from operational locations.
Perform or support remote and on-site evaluations of deployed DCO-S tools to verify functionality, connectivity, sensor coverage, and alignment with mission requirements.
Identify capability gaps, degraded performance, or sustainment issues affecting DCO-S systems in the field.
Support troubleshooting, configuration validation, and restoration of DCO-S capabilities at operational sites when issues are detected.
Track the status of deployable DCO-S systems (e.g., readiness of kits, software versions, hardware health) across multiple locations.

3. Analysis, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Develop and maintain dashboards, status reports, and briefings on the overall health of DCO-S capabilities (internal + external).
Analyze trends and root causes of capability degradation; recommend corrective actions, process improvements, or technical mitigations.
Support risk assessments related to DCO-S system health that could impact mission readiness or defensive cyber operations.
Collaborate with system owners, ISSOs, engineers, and operational units to ensure DCO-S capabilities remain effective and mission-ready.
Assist in the validation of security controls and continuous monitoring activities specifically tied to DCO-S platforms.
Contribute to after-action reviews and lessons-learned processes following exercises, deployments, or real-world events involving DCO-S systems.