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Cyber Analyst II ISSO

BAE Systems

Boulder, COFull-time$79–135K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$79–135K/yr
Location
Boulder, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

8140 Compliant Certification, requiredTS/SCI clearance, required

Job overview

The Cyber Analyst II ISSO advises on information systems security requirements and supports protection of sensitive information. The role interprets government requirements, prepares and maintains Risk Management Framework documentation, and implements security plans and procedures. It supports authorization approvals, continuous monitoring, risk assessments, configuration management, and cybersecurity policy across assigned programs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cyber Threat Response, requiredAdvanced Software Applications, requiredOpen-Source Intelligence, requiredSplunk, nice to haveTenable Nessus, nice to haveWindows, nice to haveLinux, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related Field or Equivalent, required2+ Years Related Experience, requiredTop Secret Clearance, requiredTS/SCI Polygraph Eligibility, required8140 Compliant Certification, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

This role is a technical advisor for the Information Systems (IS) security requirements that are necessary for the protection of all sensitive information processed, stored, and/or transmitted using the IS. You will Interpret government requirements; prepare, validate, and maintain documentation in support of the Risk Management Framework (RMF). This role will also implement and oversee the program security plans, policies, and procedures necessary to ensure compliance with all company and government requirements.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

What You ll Do:

  • Support the Information System Security Manager in obtaining and maintaining ATO approvals for various systems by ensuring all required authorization documentation and artifacts are accurate, complete, and compliant.

  • Execute RMF activities across assigned programs, including developing and maintaining system security documentation, managing POA&Ms, assessing and auditing security controls, and performing continuous monitoring.

  • Perform continuous monitoring activities (weekly, monthly, etc.) and ensure all actions and artifacts comply with cognizant security authority requirements.

  • Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments on classified systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.

  • Maintain a configuration management system to track and control all components and software of an IS used in support of programs.

  • Utilize tools such as Splunk and Tenable Nessus to support monitoring, analysis, and vulnerability assessment activities, as applicable.

  • Leverage experience with Windows and Linux operating systems to support system security evaluations and RMF-related activities.

  • Serve as a technical expert and focal point for cybersecurity policy, planning, initiatives, certification, and accreditation.

  • Promote information security awareness across the program.

  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.

  • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

  • Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Bachelor s degree in a related field plus 2 or more years related experience.

  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

  • A current, active Top Secret security clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Polygraph.

  • Ability to identify and respond to potential cyber threats to company equities utilizing advanced software applications and information provided by government partners and open-source intelligence gathering.

  • 8140 compliant certification is required.

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,138 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$79–135K/yr
  • Colorado median$115–166K/yr44 salary ranges
  • US median$100–148K/yr812 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $107K, is 24% below the Colorado median midpoint ($140K) — in the lowest quarter of Cybersecurity Analyst salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 53 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs in Colorado and 1,138 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Cybersecurity Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 920 postings).
Education
239 of the 1,138 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs (21%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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