SENIOR CYBERSECURITY ANALYST

Job Title

SENIOR CYBERSECURITY ANALYST

Location

Colorado Springs, CO US (Primary)
Huntsville, AL US

Category

Information Technology

Job Type

Full-Time

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Job Description

Igniters operate in the world's most demanding environment. Igniters are self-motivated, mission-driven, and relentless in solving the Warfighters' hardest problems. We move fast, think differently, and execute with precision to tackle high-stakes challenges across AI/ML, space and missile defense intelligence, EMSO, advanced analytics, and programmatic domains. As an employee-owned SDVOSB headquartered in Huntsville, AL, our team delivers mission-critical impact for the Army, Air Force, Space Force, MDA, NASA, DIA, and FBI.


Ignite exists to outpace the threat and deliver results that matter in the moments that count.

Ignite is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to provide senior-level cybersecurity leadership supporting USASMDC mission systems. The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC) is responsible for delivering global missile defense, space operations, and strategic deterrence capabilities in support of Combatant Commands and national defense objectives. This role leads accreditation, authorization, and cybersecurity operations to ensure mission assurance and operational resilience.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead RMF authorization and reauthorization activities

• Serve as subject matter expert for FISMA, SCA-V, and IV&V cybersecurity assessments

• Direct STIG implementation and vulnerability mitigation efforts

• Lead cybersecurity incident response and corrective action planning

• Advise leadership on system risk posture and mitigation strategies

Qualifications:

• Secret clearance (required)

• Advanced DoD 8140-compliant cybersecurity certification

• 8+ years of experience supporting cybersecurity operations for DoD systems

• Senior-level experience supporting classified environments

• Demonstrated leadership in cybersecurity compliance and operations

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred)

Salary range: $100-140k

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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