LaunchTech · 1 month ago
Cyber Threat Emulation Analyst
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expLaunchTech is seeking a Mid-Level Cyber Threat Emulation Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). In this role, you will strengthen enterprise cyber defenses through threat emulation, vulnerability analysis, and incident response while mentoring junior analysts.
CRMInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) duties outlined in Evaluator Scoring Metrics (ESM)
Perform cybersecurity duties on customer networks to improve enterprise-wide security posture
Analyze correlated asset, threat, and vulnerability data against known adversary exploits and techniques to determine operational impacts and strengthen defensive posture
Support the development, review, and updates of DCO procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation
Measure defense-in-depth effectiveness against known vulnerabilities
Generate vulnerability assessment reports and escalate findings for review
Support enterprise Incident Response in accordance with DoD regulations and instructions
Lead cyber events and incident investigations from start to conclusion, including data gathering, analysis, and reporting
Instruct, evaluate, and mentor analysts at junior, mid, and senior levels; support development of exploitation analyst training plans
Receive, review, and implement Higher Headquarters Tasking Orders (HHQ) and Fragmentary Orders weekly
Perform Cyber Threat Emulation (CTE) actions using Automated Security Validation toolsets per HHQ direction
Execute CTE actions within approved network zones using specific adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Create dashboards and reports communicating post-engagement analysis, vulnerabilities, recommended remediations, system security posture assessments, and incident response results
Draft and submit Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs) to address findings discovered during CTE engagements
Collaborate with the Cyberspace Domain Awareness (CDA) team to develop evaluation criteria and methodologies aligned with HHQ inspection requirements and industry best practices
Qualification
Required
Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
Must have 4 years of combined experience with: Performing manual or automated penetration tests in an enterprise environment, Practical experience with vulnerability assessment, cybersecurity frameworks, or conducting risk assessments, Experience performing the full life cycle of incident response and enterprise-level monitoring
Must have 1 year of experience in management or leadership in a team environment
Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) (CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)
Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, a PenTest+ certification
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Preferred
Have a Bachelor's degree, or higher, in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
Have experience with Cyber Threat Emulation tools, policies, and procedures
Have experience operating custom software on a Linux platform
Have experience with security analysis and solutions in WAN/LAN environments (Routers, Switches, Network Devices, Windows, Linux)
Have experience with SOC/DCO tools including Firewalls, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems, Network Security Manager, Bluecoat, Barracuda, etc
Have experience performing security compliance scans across a WAN (ACAS/Nessus preferred)
Have a background in configuration, troubleshooting, and deployment of host-based security (ESS preferred)
Be able to mentor and train personnel in a high-paced environment
Be familiar with DoD Security Operations Centers (SOC/CSSP)
Be familiar with DCO/CSSP-guiding security policies and procedures
Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Opportunities to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career
And more
Company
LaunchTech
Information Assurance and Cybersecurity, IT Modernization and Support
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase