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

Akima, LLC•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is hiring a Cyber Forensic Analyst IV to work on-site in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The role develops and maintains cyber training courseware for Mission Delta 31’s Cyberspace Support Unit, including qualification materials for Cyber Defensive Operator (CDO), Incident Responder (IR), and Cyber Crew Lead (CCL) positions. The analyst must maintain required DoD 8140 and GIAC forensic certifications throughout the contract and support the unit’s cyber defense training pipeline. The position includes reviewing, revising, and creating courseware and evaluation instruments; coordinating course schedules after required approvals; processing certification training waivers; and supporting quality control and modernization of training materials with Training Development leadership. An active Top Secret clearance is required, with SCI eligibility preferred.

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 from the Cyber Enablers, Cyber Security, or Cyber Effects categories; one must be GCFA/FOR508 or GNFA/FOR572.
Strong technical writing skills to translate cyber defense procedures into qualification training materials.
Active Top Secret clearance.
Maintain the required certifications for the duration of the contract, with zero lapses in GIAC certification currency.

Nice To Haves

SCI eligibility.
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 CDO, IR, and CCL qualification training.
Coordinate course scheduling with the MD 6 Formal Training Flight following 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 without lapses in currency for the duration of the contract.
Support quality control and modernization of cyber training materials in coordination with Training Development leadership.