Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Position Type: Full-Time
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Cyber Operations Planner to support critical defense operations in the Colorado Springs, CO area. This position plays a key role in developing, assessing, and implementing cyberspace strategies, plans, and mission assurance activities to ensure the success of high-priority national security missions.
The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, mission-focused analytical skills, and hands-on experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or U.S. Space Force (USSF) cyber operations.
The Cyber Operations Planner will:
Analyze and overlay U.S. Space Force (USSF) mission and asset cyber terrain to identify risks and dependencies
Coordinate with designated government entities to establish site access and ensure successful mission execution
Develop cyberspace plans, strategies, and policies that align with organizational cyber objectives and mission initiatives
Create detailed execution plans for multiple USSF locations, outlining SMEs, analysis timelines, and data collection objectives
Assess cyberspace dependencies, vulnerabilities, and risks to mission systems and develop mitigation or defense measures
Support Mission Assurance and Functional Mission Analysis Cyber (FMA-C) efforts for mission-critical systems
Conduct in-depth analysis of cyber network activities, control systems, and operational processes to ensure mission continuity
Provide mission analysis data to inform cyber defenders, mission owners, and program offices of potential security impacts
Strong understanding of the difference between critical and non-critical systems, network defense, and operational risk prioritization
Experience performing system and network assessments to identify deviations from acceptable configurations or security policies
Ability to measure the effectiveness of defense-in-depth architectures against known vulnerabilities
Knowledge of Mission Assurance disciplines, including risk management, mission mapping, vulnerability assessments, and defensive cyber capabilities
Proficiency with mission analysis techniques, FMA-C methodologies, and mission dependency analysis
Experience supporting military or defense planning tasks and cyber strategy development
Familiarity with tools such as the Mission Assurance Database Support System (MADSS) or other similar repositories
Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, and interpersonal skills
4+ years of experience performing mission analysis, information security, or supporting military/USSF cyber operations
Active TS/SCI clearance
CISSP or Security+ certification, and one of the following:
GICSP, GCED, PenTest+, or GSEC certification
OR a B.S. degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Data Science, or Computer Science from an accredited or designated institution
Experience with Functional Mission Analysis Cyber (FMA-C)
Familiarity with U.S. Space Force capabilities and mission systems
Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university
This position requires a proactive, analytical mindset and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams in a classified environment. The Cyber Operations Planner will contribute directly to strengthening cyber defense postures and supporting mission assurance for space and defense operations.