Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (Junior)

Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (Junior)

Redstone Arsenal/Huntsville, AL

At IPT Associates (IPTA), we enjoy solving real-world problems with technology. We work closely with our customers, teammates, experts, and partners to come up with practical solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a government or business organization, we focus on understanding the need and building something that works.

Our Team

At IPTA, everything starts with our people. We're big believers that when you invest in your team, great things happen. That's why we encourage learning, growth, and trying new things-even if you don't have all the answers yet.

Our culture is rooted in fierce determination, fearless integrity, and passionate service-but we also like to keep things collaborative, supportive, and down-to-earth.

We're looking for people who:

• Are curious and excited about technology

• Like solving problems and figuring things out

• Can take initiative but also enjoy working with a team

• Want to keep learning, growing, and challenging themselves

If you're someone who's eager to jump in, learn something new, and make an impact-you'll fit right in here.

Responsibilities:

1. Continuity of Operations (COOP) & Business Continuity Planning (BCP)

• Develop, implement, maintain, and update comprehensive COOP and BCP artifacts for diverse government computing networks and IT systems.
• Advise leadership on planning, execution, distribution, and testing of continuity procedures to maintain uninterrupted execution of mission-essential functions.
• Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and single points of failure to mitigate disruption to mission operations.
• Liaise and coordinate continuity strategies across AvMC G2 (Security), G3 (Operations), G4 (Logistics), and DEVCOM G6 (CIO/IT), G2, and G3 leadership and staff elements.

1. IT Disaster Recovery (DR) & Backup Strategy

• Author, review, and enhance IT Disaster Recovery Plans that address full-lifecycle data protection: backup security, backup and restoration procedures, offsite/onsite media storage, schedules, and audit trails.
• Coordinate, plan, and conduct functional DR testing and simulation exercises in alignment with industry best practices and military directives.
• Validate recovery integrity across multi-tiered systems, encompassing operating systems, virtualization platforms, databases, and core application stacks.
• Guarantee trusted recovery processes and verify system integrity following failover or restoration events.

1. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) & Cyber Operations

• Monitor, analyze, and enforce Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and tools across classified and unclassified endpoints, networks, and perimeter systems.
• Investigate, document, and remediate DLP alerts and potential data spillages or unauthorized exfiltration attempts in accordance with DoD and Army guidance.
• Triage, prioritize, and process cybersecurity tickets, alerts, and incident reports originating from enterprise SIEM, automated detection tools, and user helpdesk queues.
• Coordinate with incident response teams and AvMC/DEVCOM cyber defense personnel to contain, escalate, and resolve cybersecurity anomalies and vulnerabilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Three to Five (3-5) years of prior experience in a similar role
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• DoD 8570 Level II/III certification desired
• Active US Security Clearance

IPTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on individual merit, including qualifications, experience, performance, and business needs, consistent with applicable federal laws and federal contracting requirements. IPTA provides equal opportunity and utilizes merit-based principles to make employment-related decisions.

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