Tyto Athene, LLC

Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) Analyst

Tyto Athene, LLC  •  $100k - $115k/yr  •  Colorado Springs, CO (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job 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.

Tyto Athene, LLC

About Tyto Athene, LLC

At Tyto Athene, we help turn Data to Dominance. As a trusted mission partner to defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies, we deliver secure, mission-critical technology solutions that enhance resilience, accelerate decision-making, and ensure national readiness.

Tyto provides the advanced networking, cybersecurity, and mission IT capabilities of a large company with the speed and agility of a mid-sized partner. Our hands-on approach, deep technical expertise, and customer-first mindset ensure rapid outcomes and long-term success. Whether modernizing networks, strengthening cyber defenses, or integrating secure communications, we help customers stay ahead of evolving threats and mission demands.

We work side-by-side with our customers—at the edge and in real time—to turn complex data into actionable insights. This enables information dominance across operational and informational environments, where speed, accuracy, and security are essential.

Our skilled workforce brings decades of federal mission experience, and our commitment to innovation and accountability drives us to deliver solutions that are secure, adaptable, and mission-focused. We bridge the gap between legacy systems and future-ready technologies to help customers succeed in a rapidly changing world.

With a strong track record of supporting critical missions, Tyto empowers government agencies to modernize securely, act decisively, and operate with confidence. We don’t just deliver technology—we deliver mission enablement.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
2018
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