Cyber Security Engineer - Cleared - Onsite - Colorado Springs, CO (Position Pending Contract Award)

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We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to support the design, implementation, and enforcement of cybersecurity solutions across mission-critical environments. You will play a pivotal role in securing hybrid, cloud, and on-prem environments for DoD and IC customers. Candidates must be technically strong, detail-oriented, and familiar with securing systems in accordance with CMMC, RMF, DISA STIGs, and NIST frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Engineer and maintain secure network, server, and cloud configurations to meet mission cyber requirements
• Develop, document, and enforce security controls for DoD systems in accordance with RMF, NIST 800-53/171/172, and DoDI 8510.01
• Conduct STIG hardening, vulnerability assessments, and ACAS/Nessus scans
• Support the development and maintenance of ATO packages and continuous monitoring plans
• Integrate cybersecurity best practices across the DevSecOps pipeline and system lifecycle
• Work with cross-functional teams including system admins, cloud engineers, software developers, and ISSMs
• Troubleshoot and remediate security findings on Linux, Windows, VMware, and/or cloud-based systems
• Prepare and present technical risk assessments, POA&Ms, and mitigation strategies to organizational stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• CISSP, Security+, GSEC, or CASP+ (DoD 8570 IAT Level II/III compliant)
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience within a DoD or IC environment
• Deep understanding of RMF, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs, and cybersecurity best practices
• Experience with vulnerability management tools (ACAS, Nessus, Tenable.sc, SCAP)
• Strong documentation and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with cross-domain solutions (CDS), Zero Trust, Splunk, SIEMs, or EDR tools
• Familiarity with classified and hybrid cloud security architectures (AWS or Azure Cloud, IL4/5/6)
• Prior experience supporting DoD, IC, or Space Force missions

• Salary range: $130,000 - $155,000, depending on experience and skill set
• Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
• Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials 

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