Cybersecurity Engineer

Quivera Enterprises, LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Quivera Enterprises LLC in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to manage multiple security projects, align technical solutions with business needs, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.

The role requires hands-on experience in hardening OS, applications, and services, deep knowledge of TCP/IP, security protocols, scripting languages, and technologies such as encryption and MFA.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Tier 2, Public Trust background investigation.
• Certifications required within the first year: CISSP, GIAC, Security+, MCSE or equivalent.
• Experience with DOI is preferred.
• Knowledge of FIPS and NIST compliance and regulations.
• 5+ years of broad work experience including administration, engineering and security.
• 3+ years of experience in network and system design, access control and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously and balance conflicting demands.
• Communicate professionally and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Protect assets by integrating technical skills with business needs.
• Assess and harden security configurations for operating systems, applications and services.
• Apply knowledge of TCP/IP addressing and network design, firewall configuration, and VPN management.
• Perform ethical hacking, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and web application security testing.
• Summarize issues and recommend best-practice resolutions.

Skills

Ethical hacking

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessments

Network design

TCP/IP

Security protocols

Scripting languages

Application security

Access control

Encryption

Multifactor authentication

Job description

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Cybersecurity Engineer

Professional Albuquerque, NM, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1163

This position is contingent upon contract award

Job Summary:Wichita Tribal Enterprises, LLC, a Quivera Enterprises company, is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Engineer. This[SM1] role requires a highly professional security specialist capable of managing multiple projects while aligning technical solutions with business needs. The position demands strong communication skills and hands‑on experience assessing and hardening operating systems, applications, and services. Candidates must bring deep knowledge of network design, TCP/IP standards, security protocols, scripting languages, and core technologies such as application security, access control, encryption, and multifactor authentication. The role also involves performing ethical hacking, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments to identify risks and recommend best‑practice resolutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and balance conflicting demands
• Strong sense of professionalism, integrity and ethics
• Ability to combine technical skills with an understanding of business needs to successfully protect assets
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience assessing and hardening security configurations for operating systems, applications and services Bureau of Indian Affairs
• In-Depth knowledge of TCP/IP addressing and standards including network design, firewall configuration, load balancing, remote access, strong authentication, vulnerability scanning, VPN and DMZ management
• Technical knowledge and experience with application security, content filtering, network protocols, access control, encryption, and 2 factor authentication technologies
• Understanding of common security protocols such as Kerberos, RADIUS, RSA, TACACS+, SSL, TLS, SSH, IPSec, S/MIME, PKI and SFTP
• Ability to perform ethical hacking, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and web application security testing using various tools and provide a summary of issues and best practice resolutions

Required Qualifications

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Tier 2, Public Trust background investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DOI
• Knowledge of FIPS and NIST compliance and regulations.

Education Requirements

• 5+ years of broad work experience including administration, engineering and security
• 3+ years of experience in network and system design, access control and implementation

Certifications required within the first year of employment (at least one).

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)
• Security+
• MCSE or equivalent

Physical Demands – IT Office/Technical Role

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role is primarily office-based and requires prolonged computer use, including sitting, typing, and operating standard office equipment. Occasional walking, standing, bending, and reaching may be required to support equipment setup and troubleshooting. The employee must be able to lift up to 15 pounds, with occasional heavier lifting.

The employee must be able to communicate effectively and maintain visual acuity (close, distance, color, and depth perception). Occasional travel and extended hours may be required to support operational needs and deadlines.

Quivera Enterprises LLC and its subsidiaries are 100% tribally owned and SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Businesses. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

As a tribally owned organization, Quivera Enterprises and its subsidiaries may apply Indian Preference in accordance with applicable tribal, federal, and contractual requirements where authorized by law.