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Ben McCormick

Recruiting Team Lead at IDR, Inc.
4.75
from 30 reviews
Job
Cybersecurity Engineer
Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
DIRECT HIRE
TERMS: direct hire
START DATE: 1/9/25

We are seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Engineer to join our Mission Engineering team. In this role, you will collaborate with a team of systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop innovative solutions across all aspects of the systems engineering lifecycle. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and eager to work on mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring high levels of availability, performance, and security, we want to hear from you!

Permanent job, fully onsite in Colorado Springs, CO 

Position Overview:

As a Cybersecurity Engineer, you will be an integral part of our team, helping to design and implement solutions that adhere to the highest cybersecurity standards. You'll work closely with mission engineers to develop and secure infrastructure, ensuring its security and compliance with federal policies. Your expertise will support a variety of tasks, including vulnerability analysis, risk management, and ensuring all systems are secure and resilient.

Required Skills of the Cyber Security Engineer:

  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
  • Active TOP SECRET Clearance required
  • IAT Level II Certification required
  • Strong background in security engineering and knowledge of cybersecurity technology and DoD/Federal cybersecurity policy (e.g., DoDI 8500.01, NIST SP 800-53, etc.)
  • Experience with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS)
  • Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Cybersecurity Lifecycle, including:
  • Identifying controls and overlays
  • Generating testable requirements
  • Resilient architecture design
  • Configuring, running, and scripting audit tools
  • Providing analysis of vulnerability assessments
  • Conducting verification testing for compliance assessment
  • Knowledge of Software Assurance (SwA), static and dynamic code analysis (e.g., Fortify)

    Preferred Skills of the Cyber Security Engineer:

    • Experience with Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration
    • Background in working with virtual environments
    • Familiarity with dockers and containers
    • Experience administering ACAS and ESS (formerly HBSS)
    • Prior experience with ConfigOS

    Why Join Us?

    • Be part of a talented engineering team working on mission-critical projects
    • Contribute to the security and availability of critical infrastructure
    • Competitive salary and benefits package
    • Opportunities for career growth and advancement in a dynamic, innovative environment
    • Collaborative and inclusive culture
    Pay Transparency: 100-104k/year

    If you are a dedicated and experienced Cybersecurity Engineer with a passion for mission success and cybersecurity excellence, apply today to join our team!