Cybersecurity Analyst II

Job overview

The Cybersecurity Analyst II role is onsite in Colorado Springs, CO, at Schriever Air Force Base, with compensation of $100,000–$125,000 per year. The role supports the nation’s ballistic missile defense program. The analyst assesses cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, controls, and capability maturity across complex defense systems. Research, gap analysis, and implementation planning help teams identify risks and improve cybersecurity protections.

What you'll do

• Conduct research, analysis, and data gathering
• perform threat, vulnerability, and capability maturity assessments
• conduct gap analyses
• develop implementation plans for cybersecurity improvements
• support vulnerability assessments, control development, security plan documentation, penetration testing, and the Risk Management Framework
• use cybersecurity tools including Nessus, Burp Suite, Nmap, and ACAS.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cybersecurity analyst ii

full-time

colorado springs co

ares corporation

onsite

dod clearance required

vulnerability assessment

risk management framework

security controls

penetration testing

nessus

cissp

$100k–$125k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA/FSA accounts
• life and disability insurance
• critical illness and accident insurance
• 401(k)
• ESOP
• paid time off and holidays.

Why this role

Requires an active Department of Defense clearance and a senior cybersecurity certification such as CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, or GCIH.

About the employer

ARES Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.