Defensive Cyber Engineer

Allyon; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Wellness incentives

Telemedicine access

401(k) retirement plan

Dental and vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Allyon seeks a Defensive Cyber Engineer in Aurora, CO to support the Air and Space Force mission systems. You will lead design and deployment of cyber defenses, integrate key defensive technologies, and guide operations in high-responsibility environments.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and a Bachelor’s degree in a cyber-related discipline, with 5+ years of cyber-defense experience across multiple domains. This is a full-time, on-site position at Buckley Space Force Base.

Qualifications

• 5 years of cyber-defense or related field experience.
• Experience in at least 2 areas from the listed domains (containers, data storage, analytics, agile software, OS, networks).
• Bachelor's degree in a cyber-related discipline and TS/SCI clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams and coordinate with engineers on complex tasks.
• Develop DCO methodologies and present solutions.
• Consult on IT and cyber defensive architecture.
• Assess cyber terrain to understand mission and threats.
• Document SOPs, guides, diagrams to support DCO.
• Adapt technologies to meet mission and threat.

Skills

Cyber defense

Technical leadership

Threat analysis

DCO design

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in cyber-related discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

AWS

Job description

Defensive Cyber Engineer

Aurora, CO (Buckley Space Force Base)

Support mission-critical cybersecurity operations for the United States Air and Space Force by actively defending the mission systems critical to our national defense, and preparing teams to operate effectively in high-responsibility environments.

Before You Apply

This is a full-time W-2 position with Allyon.

• Must hold an active TS/SCI security clearance
• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a cyber-related discipline

Candidates cannot proceed in the application process without meeting the required qualifications listed above. Allyon does not sponsor security clearances and does not offer C2C opportunities for this role.

Why this Role Matters

This Defensive Cyber Engineer role matters because it strengthens the United States Air and Space Force's ability to defend critical systems against advanced cyber threats.

By leading technical design, integrating key defensive technologies, and guiding cyber operations, the position helps ensure mission readiness, data security, and reliable operations in a highly contested environment.

What You Will Do

• As a DCO engineer the candidate will lead individuals towards common goals and work with engineers to apply extensive expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
• Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
• Lead the development of DCO methodologies and presents solutions to problems.
• Contribute to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.
• Consults on IT and cyber defensive architecture and technologies.
• Assesses assigned cyber key terrain to thoroughly understand the mission, architecture and associated threat.
• Advises on technical design and implementation of DCO capabilities required to effectively protect, detect and respond to cyber threats and attacks.
• Researches cyber defense technologies for best fit based on mission, architecture and current threat.
• Leads the design, implementation, configuration and/or tuning of cyber defensive technology.
• Authors documentation to include SOPs, checklists, implementation guides, architecture diagrams, crew binders, etc. to support DCO.
• Adapts technologies to meet the mission architecture and threat.

Required Qualifications

5 years of technical experience in cyber-defense or cyber security related fields (e.g., engineering, networking, systems integration, solutions etc.)

5 years of professional technical experience (these years may be in conjunction with #2) Experience years must come from at least 2 of the following areas:

• Container or virtual environments (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, VMware, AWS)
• In-band and out-of-band test access points for network traffic collection and aggregation (e.g. Gigamon)
• Data storage solutions (e.g. NFS storage, distributed storage, Ceph Ruck storage, etc.)
• Data-analysis toolsets (e.g. Elastic Search, Logstash, Kibana, Splunk, etc.)
• Agile frameworks for software development
• Linux operating systems (Red Hat, Kali, etc.)
• Windows operating systems
• Network infrastructure
• Security applications (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response [SOAR], Security Information and Events Management [SIEM], Intrusion Detection Systems [IDS], etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in a cyber-related discipline (e.g. network engineering, computer science, information systems, software engineer, programming, etc.).
• Clearance required TS/SCIP

Preferred Qualifications

• 8570 IAT Level III Certification (CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, or CCSP)
• DAU DCWF 521 Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist - Intermediate Playlist
• CIN A-531-1900 Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC)
• DISA (521) Training DCWF Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support Specialist
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA Security+, GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON), GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID), GIAC Security, Essentials Certification (GSEC), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

What's In It for You

At Allyon, your compensation goes beyond salary. Our Total Rewards program is designed to lower your costs, support your wellbeing, and give you confidence in your future.

• Four flexible medical plan options with premiums averaging 15% below industry benchmarks.
• Up to $1,800 in annual wellness incentives plus monthly rewards that put money back in your pocket.
• $0 telemedicine visits and open access provider networks with transparent pricing.
• 401(k) with modern planning tools plus HSA and FSA options for tax advantaged savings.
• Dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental coverage including accident and critical illness.
• Paid time off starting on day one plus flexibility to support balance.
• Your compensation is designed to make a real difference day to day, giving you the support and confidence to do your best work and live well outside of it.

The expected salary range for this position is $130,000 to $145,000.

Compensation is determined based on experience, technical expertise, certifications, clearance level, and alignment to mission requirements and work location.

Allyon offers a comprehensive total rewards package including benefits and retirement contributions.

About Allyon

Allyon is a Federal solutions partner supporting Department of War, Intelligence, and Civilian agencies through expertise in Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure & Engineering, Enterprise IT, and Program Management. For more than 15 years, we have helped government teams operate securely, efficiently, and confidently by delivering solutions that keep critical missions moving.

Our belief is simple. Mission success is built by people. We invest in our teams, our systems, and our culture with intention so our people can perform at their best and deliver when it matters most.

The Bottom Line

Ready to do meaningful work that supports real-world mission impact? At Allyon, culture drives performance. We combine mission-critical work with a Total Rewards approach that invests in your health, financial security, and long-term growth.

If you want your skills to matter, your contributions to be recognized, and your compensation to reflect your value, this is your opportunity.