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Prescient Edge

MID CI Cyber Analyst

Herndon, VA · On-site

... Job Type Full-Time Career Level Staff Education Bachelor's Degree Travel Security Clearance ... defending critical infrastructure from cyber criminals and ransomware campaigns. * The roles and ...

Prescient Edge

MID CI Cyber Analyst

Herndon, VA · On-site

... Job Type Full-Time Career Level Staff Education Bachelor's Degree Travel Security Clearance ... defending critical infrastructure from cyber criminals and ransomware campaigns. * The roles and ...

Everfox

Cyber Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site +1

Everfox, formerly Forcepoint Federal, has been defending the world's most critical data and ... Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday (standard work schedule with flexibility for mission ...

World Wide Technology

Cyber Systems Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$185K - $200K/yr

CrowdStrike Falcon, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Infrastructure & Platforms * VMware ESXi ... We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees: * Health and Wellbeing: Health, Dental ...

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How much do full time cyber defender jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time cyber defender in the United States is $112,871.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,500.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Cyber Defender vs Cyber Security Analyst?

AspectFull Time Cyber DefenderCyber Security Analyst
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEHCompTIA Security+, CISSP, CEH
Work EnvironmentSecurity operations centers, corporate IT teamsSecurity teams, IT departments, consulting firms
Employer & Industry UsageBusinesses, government agencies, defense contractorsCorporations, government agencies, consulting firms

Both roles require similar certifications and often work in security operations centers or IT teams. While a Full Time Cyber Defender primarily focuses on defending organizational networks from cyber threats, a Cyber Security Analyst may also analyze security incidents and develop security policies. The roles are closely related, with overlapping skills and environments, but the Cyber Defender emphasizes active threat mitigation.

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Cyber Planner

Keenbee Talent Soluitions

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Analyze and overlay U.S. Space Force mission and asset cyber terrain to identify risks and dependencies.

  • Develop cyberspace plans, strategies, and policies that align with organizational cyber objectives and mission initiatives.

  • Assess cyberspace dependencies, vulnerabilities, and risks to mission systems and develop mitigation or defense measures.

Job description

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.