Cyber Planner

Keenbee Talent Soluitions • Colorado Springs, CO

21d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level