Cybersecurity Engineer

IBM; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer in Denver, Colorado to engage with the US Space Force for software development. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in cybersecurity and software development practices, with at least 4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include ensuring operational security, managing software projects, and supporting cyber operations. A STEM Bachelor's or Master's degree and an active DoD Secret Clearance are mandatory for this position.

Qualifications

• Experience with agile development processes and coding practices.
• Minimum of 4 years active working in cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ISSM and ISO on operational security posture.
• Develop software for Space Operations Command Cyber Operations Branch.
• Implement defensive cyber solutions to manage threats.

Skills

Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Slack

Software development

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

STEM Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in STEM

Job description

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.

You’ll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your Role and Responsibilities

US Citizenship is required for this role. Candidates for consideration must EITHER have a Secret OR Top Secret Clearance and be able to sit onsite in Colorado Springs, CO.

Our tightly integrated software development team is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to work onsite at Colorado Springs, CO location. Following modern architectural strategies, you will work hands‑on with new, as well as maintain existing, technologies in a rapid agile environment. Your direct efforts will continuously enable defensive cyber solutions to protect, defend, and respond to both ground and space‑based cyber adversarial threats.

You will be a good fit for this role if you

• Are passionate about collaborating with ISSM and ISO in ensuring the appropriate operational security posture is maintained for information systems.
• Have a STEM Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Have been actively working in the Cybersecurity area for 4 or more years.
• Enjoy working across multiple platforms with a high desire to develop quality code in an agile process.

The Opportunity

• You will have the opportunity to support United States Space Force (USSF) by developing software in support of Space Systems Command (SSC) Cyber Operations Branch.
• This position may require privilege access and DODM 8570.01M restrictions will apply.
• Collaborating in an environment where it will never be the same day twice on a squad with some of the world’s top technology professionals cultivating our expertise.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Slack & SAFe.
• Certifications:
• SAFe for Teams.
• Security Clearance:
• Pre‑existing, Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Must have Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II.
• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related specialty (Computer Science, Data Science, etc.) + 7 years of related professional experience.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command.
• Experience with Cyber Operations Branch (SSC/SZYO) program office.
• Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SCI and SAP eligibility is HIGHLY desired.
• Master’s degree in STEM or related specialty (Computer Science, Data Science, etc.) + 4 years of related professional experience.