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Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) Analyst

Quantum Sky

Colorado Springs, COFull-time$100–115K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$100–115K/yr
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CSSP Analyst Or Incident Responder CertificationCEH Or CySA+ Or GCIH Or GCIA Or CFR Or CCNA Cyber Ops Or CCNA-Security Or GICSP Or Cloud+ Or SCYBER Or PenTest+ Or CHFI Or GCFATS/SCI clearance

Job overview

Quantum Sky seeks a Defensive Cyber Analyst to support the United States Space Force D6 Contract through continuous cybersecurity monitoring, intrusion detection, and cyber incident response. The role is 100% onsite at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado and includes day-shift hours in the description, though the schedule section lists a night shift. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and a qualifying DoD 8570.07-M CSSP Analyst or Incident Responder certification.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cybersecurity MonitoringIntrusion DetectionIncident ResponseElastic StackKibanaSuricataSplunkSnortWiresharkBro/Zeek LogsTcpdumpEditcapACASMicrosoft Office 365Python or Bash ScriptingSpace Operations

Qualifications

CSSP Analyst or Incident Responder CertificationCEH or CySA+ or GCIH or GCIA or CFR or CCNA Cyber Ops or CCNA-Security or GICSP or Cloud+ or SCYBER or PenTest+ or CHFI or GCFA1+ Years Cybersecurity/IT ExperienceTS/SCI ClearanceCSSP Experience

Benefits

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

Full job description

Description

Quantum Sky has an opening for a Defensive Cyber Analyst to support the United States Space Force (USSF) D6 Contract by providing continuous Cybersecurity Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Cyber Incident Responses. This is 100% onsite and will be day shift hours.

Responsibilities :

  • Analyze cyber incidents, correlate incident details and formulate response actions.

  • Provide recommendations on tuning and maximizing capability of existing tools, while providing recommendations for other tools to increase capability.

  • Monitor government provided DCO tools and systems.

  • Conduct after action processes to capture efforts taken to mitigate unauthorized actions.

  • Participate in development of DCO Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs).

  • Participate in development of DCO concept of operations, processes and procedures.

  • Identify security discrepancies and report security incidents.

  • Provide expert research and analysis in support of expanding programs and area of responsibility.

Qualifications

Required :

  • Minimum of one (1) active DoD 8570.07-M Cyber Security Services Provider (CSSP) "Analyst" or "Incident Responder" certifications:

  • CEH, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, CFR, CCNA Cyber Ops, CCNA-Security, GICSP, Cloud+, SCYBER, PenTest+, CHFI or GCFA

  • 1-3 years of Cybersecurity/IT experience

  • Experience performing Continuous Cybersecurity Monitoring, Intrusion Detection and Cyber Incident Response.

  • Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) experience is preferred.

  • Familiarity with Space Operations is highly desired.

  • Experience with the following tools:

  • Elastic Stack, Kibana, Suricata, Splunk, Snort, Wireshark, Bro/Zeek logs, tcpdump, editcap, ACAS, Microsoft Office 365, Python or Bash scripting.

Clearance :

  • Active DoD TS/SCI clearance

Schedule/Shift:

  • Night Shift 645p-645a MT, either Sun-Tues, or Thurs-Sat, and every other Wed.

Location :

  • Schriever Space Force Base (SFB), CO

About Quantum Sky

Compensation:

  • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $100,000-$115,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

  • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.

At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?

Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Location US-CO-Colorado Springs

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,212 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$100–115K/yr
  • Colorado median$113–157K/yr48 salary ranges
  • US median$102–179K/yr937 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $108K, is 20% below the Colorado median midpoint ($134K) — in the lowest quarter of Cybersecurity Analyst salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 55 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs in Colorado and 1,212 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Cybersecurity Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 1,011 postings).
Education
253 of the 1,212 open Cybersecurity Analyst jobs (21%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 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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