Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (Junior)

Interactive Process Technology LLC•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

IPT Associates (IPTA) is seeking a Junior Cybersecurity Operations Analyst to support continuity planning, IT disaster recovery, data loss prevention, and cybersecurity operations for government computing networks and IT systems. The role works with leadership and staff across AvMC and DEVCOM to help sustain mission-essential functions and protect classified and unclassified systems. IPTA describes its culture as collaborative and supportive, with an emphasis on learning, growth, initiative, integrity, and service.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Three to five years of prior experience in a similar role.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Active U.S. security clearance.

Nice To Haves

DoD 8570 Level II/III certification desired.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, maintain, and update Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Business Continuity Planning (BCP) artifacts for government computing networks and IT systems.
Advise leadership on continuity planning, execution, distribution, and testing to maintain mission-essential functions.
Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and single points of failure that could disrupt mission operations.
Coordinate continuity strategies with AvMC G2, G3, and G4, and DEVCOM G6, G2, and G3 leadership and staff.
Author, review, and enhance IT Disaster Recovery Plans covering backup security, backup and restoration procedures, media storage, schedules, and audit trails.
Coordinate, plan, and conduct functional disaster recovery tests and simulation exercises in alignment with industry best practices and military directives.
Validate recovery integrity across operating systems, virtualization platforms, databases, and core application stacks.
Verify trusted recovery processes and system integrity after failover or restoration events.
Monitor, analyze, and enforce Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and tools across classified and unclassified endpoints, networks, and perimeter systems.
Investigate, document, and remediate DLP alerts and potential data spillages or unauthorized exfiltration attempts in accordance with DoD and Army guidance.
Triage, prioritize, and process cybersecurity tickets, alerts, and incident reports from enterprise SIEM, automated detection tools, and user helpdesk queues.
Coordinate with incident response teams and AvMC/DEVCOM cyber defense personnel to contain, escalate, and resolve cybersecurity anomalies and vulnerabilities.