Cyber Forensic Analyst IV (Active Top Secret Clearance Required with SCI eligibility)

Akima, LLC•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is seeking a Cyber Forensic Analyst IV to join their team in Colorado Springs, CO. The role involves developing and maintaining cyber training courseware for Mission Delta 31 (MD 31)'s Cyberspace Support Unit. This includes creating qualification training materials for Cyber Defensive Operator (CDO), Incident Responder (IR), and Cyber Crew Lead (CCL) positions. The analyst will be responsible for maintaining mandatory DoD 8140 and GIAC forensic certifications throughout the contract and supporting the unit's cyber defense training pipeline.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
8-10 years of cybersecurity, digital forensics, or cyber training development experience.
Currently hold, or be immediately eligible to hold, two DoD 8140 Advanced-level certifications (Cyber Enablers, Cyber Security, or Cyber Effects) — one of which must be GCFA/FOR508 or GNFA/FOR572.
Strong technical writing skills for translating cyber defense procedures into qualification training materials.
Active Top Secret clearance required; SCI eligibility preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing training for Defensive Cyberspace Operations for Space (DCO-S) or similar DoD cyber defense programs.
Prior experience as a Cyber Defensive Operator, Incident Responder, or Cyber Crew Lead.
Experience supporting U.S. Space Force or Combat Forces Command cyber training programs.

Responsibilities

Review, revise, and create Cyber courseware and evaluation instruments for Cyber Defensive Operator (CDO), Incident Responder (IR), and Cyber Crew Lead (CCL) position qualification training.
Coordinate course scheduling with the MD 6 Formal Training Flight upon Mission Planning Cell and Unit Training Manager approval.
Track and process certification training waivers as needed.
Maintain two mandatory DoD 8140 Advanced-level certifications from the Cyber Enablers, Cyber Security, or Cyber Effects categories.
Maintain a mandatory GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA/FOR508) or GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA/FOR572) certification for the duration of the contract with zero lapses in currency.
Support quality control and modernization of cyber training materials in coordination with Training Development leadership.