The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.
The Aerospace Corporation seeks an experienced cybersecurity professional to serve as a Tier 2/3 Cyber Operations Analyst and Lead our Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) program. You'll handle escalated security events, conduct advanced threat analysis, lead complex investigations, and own all aspects of threat intelligence collection, analysis, production, and dissemination. As a SOC subject matter expert, you'll leverage cutting-edge security tools and deep technical expertise to identify, analyze, and mitigate advanced cyber threats while mentoring junior analysts.
Work Model
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in Colorado Springs, CO.
What You'll Be Doing
Cyber Threat Intelligence Program Leadership:
Lead Aerospace's CTI program, establishing strategy, processes, and capabilities
Develop CTI roadmap, define intelligence requirements (PIRs/IRs), and align with organizational risk priorities
Manage relationships with external threat intelligence partners, ISACs/ISAOs, and government agencies
Produce strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence products including threat assessments, adversary profiles, and campaign analysis
Conduct all-source intelligence analysis on threat actors and emerging threats targeting aerospace/defense
Manage threat intelligence platforms (TIP) and establish intelligence workflows
Track and profile APT groups and adversaries relevant to Aerospace's threat landscape
Brief leadership on threat trends, emerging risks, and intelligence-driven recommendations
Establish metrics demonstrating CTI program value and effectiveness
Security Operations & Incident Response:
Serve as Tier 2/3 escalation point for complex security alerts and incidents
Conduct deep-dive investigations into sophisticated threats and APTs
Perform advanced threat hunting leveraging intelligence to guide hypotheses
Analyze security alerts from SIEM, IDS, EDR, and other security technologies
Correlate data from multiple sources to reconstruct attack timelines and identify compromise scope
Lead incident response for escalated events, coordinating containment and remediation
Integrate threat intelligence into detection workflows and develop advanced detection rules
Analyze malware, scripts, and attacker tools to understand adversary TTPs
Mentor Tier 1 analysts and develop their analytical skills
Create advanced playbooks, investigation workflows, and technical documentation
Generate detailed technical reports and executive summaries on complex threats
Provide after-hours escalation support for critical incidents as needed
Minimum Requirements for Information Security Staff III:
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Intelligence Studies, or equivalent experience
3-5 years in security operations, threat analysis, incident response, or SOC environments
3+ years in cyber threat intelligence analysis, production, and program management
Proven experience building or managing a CTI program
Strong background in intelligence analysis methodologies, intelligence cycle (collection, processing, analysis, dissemination) & structured analytic techniques
Experience as Tier 2/3 SOC analyst handling complex security incidents
Experience producing intelligence products for various audiences (technical, operational, executive) and briefing stakeholders
Ability to analyze threat actors, track campaigns, and…