Cyber Planner

Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Position Type: Full-Time

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Skills & Knowledge

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Functional Mission Analysis – Cyber (FMA-C)

• Familiarity with U.S. Space Force capabilities and mission systems

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Additional Information

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.