Cyber Threat Emulation Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Colorado Springs, CO – Schriever Space Force Base or Huntsville, AL – Redstone Arsenal (On-site)

Clearance Required : Active Secret Clearance (or higher)

Travel Required : Up to 10%

LaunchTech is seeking a Mid-Level Cyber Threat Emulation Analyst to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). In this role, you will strengthen enterprise cyber defenses by conducting threat emulation, vulnerability analysis, incident response, and cyber operations assessments. You will contribute directly to improving the agency’s defensive posture while mentoring analysts and executing cyber threat emulation engagements aligned with real-world adversary tactics.

What You’ll Do

As a Mid-Level Cyber Threat Emulation Analyst, you will :

Perform Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) duties outlined in Evaluator Scoring Metrics (ESM)

Perform cybersecurity duties on customer networks to improve enterprise-wide security posture

Analyze correlated asset, threat, and vulnerability data against known adversary exploits and techniques to determine operational impacts and strengthen defensive posture

Support the development, review, and updates of DCO procedures, processes, manuals, and other documentation

Measure defense-in-depth effectiveness against known vulnerabilities

Generate vulnerability assessment reports and escalate findings for review

Support enterprise Incident Response in accordance with DoD regulations and instructions

Lead cyber events and incident investigations from start to conclusion, including data gathering, analysis, and reporting

Instruct, evaluate, and mentor analysts at junior, mid, and senior levels; support development of exploitation analyst training plans

Receive, review, and implement Higher Headquarters Tasking Orders (HHQ) and Fragmentary Orders weekly

Perform Cyber Threat Emulation (CTE) actions using Automated Security Validation toolsets per HHQ direction

Execute CTE actions within approved network zones using specific adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)

Create dashboards and reports communicating post-engagement analysis, vulnerabilities, recommended remediations, system security posture assessments, and incident response results

Draft and submit Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs) to address findings discovered during CTE engagements

Collaborate with the Cyberspace Domain Awareness (CDA) team to develop evaluation criteria and methodologies aligned with HHQ inspection requirements and industry best practices

What You Bring

Basic Requirements :

Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience

Must have 4 years of combined experience with :

Performing manual or automated penetration tests in an enterprise environment

Practical experience with vulnerability assessment, cybersecurity frameworks, or conducting risk assessments

Experience performing the full life cycle of incident response and enterprise-level monitoring

Must have 1 year of experience in management or leadership in a team environment

Must have a current DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE) (CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)

Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, a PenTest+ certification

Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements :

Have a Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Have experience with Cyber Threat Emulation tools, policies, and procedures

Have experience operating custom software on a Linux platform

Have experience with security analysis and solutions in WAN / LAN environments (Routers, Switches, Network Devices, Windows, Linux)

Have experience with SOC / DCO tools including Firewalls, Intrusion Detection / Prevention Systems, Network Security Manager, Bluecoat, Barracuda, etc.

Have experience performing security compliance scans across a WAN (ACAS / Nessus preferred)

Have a background in configuration, troubleshooting, and deployment of host-based security (ESS preferred)

Be able to mentor and train personnel in a high-paced environment

Be familiar with DoD Security Operations Centers (SOC / CSSP)

Be familiar with DCO / CSSP-guiding security policies and procedures

Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance

Why LaunchTech?

At LaunchTech, we don’t just fill seats, we bring in people who want to make an impact. We deliver Excellence, Period. You will join a mission-driven team where your expertise directly strengthens national defense and advances cybersecurity excellence.

We offer competitive benefits, including :

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Opportunities to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career

And more

Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?

If you’re ready to apply your cyber expertise to mission-critical defense operations, we want to hear from you.

LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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