IT Security Analyst

DecisionPoint Corporation

. Provide Functional Mission Analysis-Cyber assistance to identify critical information technology architecture and supporting infrastructure for USAF warfighting missions .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSioux City • Iowa • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Functional Mission Analysis in Cyberspace, with a strong focus on identifying and mitigating risks to Mission-Relevant Terrain. Proficient in cybersecurity principles and practices, including vulnerability assessments and incident response within complex network environments.

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Active Top-Secret ClearanceIAT Level II CertificationFunctional Mission Analysis ExperienceCybersecurity Principles KnowledgeVulnerability Assessment Skills

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Hard Skills

Functional Mission AnalysisVulnerability AssessmentCyber Incident ResponseRisk AssessmentNetwork AnalysisData CorrelationThreat AnalysisMission-Relevant Terrain MappingCyber Defense Trend AnalysisPolicy Review and Recommendation

Soft Skills

Coordination with SMEsCommunication of RecommendationsAnalytical ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Classified NetworksUnclassified NetworksInformation PortalsDatabase Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

IAT Level II CertificationCompTIA Security+

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityMission-Relevant TerrainDOD 8140AFMAN 17-1303Telecommunications Principles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide Functional Mission Analysis-Cyber assistance to identify critical information technology architecture and supporting infrastructure for USAF warfighting missions
Investigate network activities in cyberspace to determine essential Mission Relevant Terrain Cyber support
Develop strategies to identify, evaluate, and minimize local cyberspace risks
Create and implement strategies to merge and display relevant MRT-C based on essential systems and network services
Identify and analyze trends to define MRT-C requirements and provide guidance and alignment services
Assist with FMA-C, including identifying, mapping, and developing defense plans to safeguard MRT-C
Establish databases to monitor systems, revise user boundaries, and create search indexes
Use classified and unclassified networks and information portals to create mission support and information distribution plans
Review and recommend new or revised policies, procedures, objectives, and organizational designs
Coordinate with local and base SMEs to resolve events and incidents and brief recommendations and courses of action
Define and perform vulnerability assessments using threat analysis to scope and prioritize efforts
Conduct research, analysis, and correlation across all-source data sets, including indications and warnings
Coordinate with enterprise-wide cyber defense staff to validate network alerts
Document and escalate incidents, including history, status, and potential impact
Perform cyber defense trend analysis and reporting
Correlate events across enterprise information sources to maintain situational awareness and assess attack effectiveness
Receive and analyze network alerts and determine possible causes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information System Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline in cybersecurity or information technology
IAT Level II Certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+) in accordance with DOD 8140 and AFMAN 17-1303
Five (5) years of experience in Functional Mission Analysis in Cyberspace processes and associated mapping and defense of Mission-Relevant Terrain in Cyberspace
Knowledge of IT cybersecurity principles, concepts, and methods to investigate, analyze, and respond to cyber incidents within a computer network environment or enclave
Knowledge of IT security principles, policies, products, and services to assess risk factors and advise on vulnerability to attack
Knowledge of telecommunications principles, concepts, methodologies, operating characteristics, and capabilities of systems, media, equipment, and related software systems
Attend the Air Force virtual FMA-C course within one month of onboarding or upon first class availability
Attend MACCE training within three months of onboarding, if funding is available
Complete virtual MADSS training within one month of onboarding and obtain a MADSS account

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer
Pay transparency protections
Opportunity to be considered for other available positions requiring comparable skills, education, and experience