ENGINEER IV - CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER

integritycommunicationssolutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Education assistance program

PTO 15 days+ per year

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Integrity Communications Solutions seeks a seasoned Cyber Security Engineer to design, implement, and secure mission-critical DoD networks. You will work with in-house experts to apply risk‑based, data-centric architecture and advanced engineering techniques to protect systems.

Expect collaboration across teams to balance mission needs with security requirements. The role emphasizes RMF processes, DoD certifications, and modern DevSecOps practices, leveraging emerging technologies to stay ahead

Qualifications

• 3+ years integrating security controls in data-centric architectures.
• Implement Seven Pillars of Zero Trust principles.
• Apply DoD systems/software engineering management processes.
• Achieve RMF-based system certification and accreditation.
• DevSecOps practices and tools including CRIBL, GitLab, Kubernetes, Splunk.

Responsibilities

• Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls with enhanced detection.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments across network, system, and app areas.
• Design cyber architectures to meet mission and security needs.
• Apply cybersecurity engineering methods to the lifecycle.
• Monitor for vulnerabilities, respond to incidents, ensure integrity.
• Research emerging technologies to address security challenges.
• Achieve system certifications and DoD compliance (IATTs/ATOs).
• Demonstrate understanding of DoD IT systems and cybersecurity protocols.

Skills

Data-centric security

Zero Trust (Seven Pillars)

DoD RMF & compliance

Risk assessment & vulnerability mgmt

DevSecOps tooling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity/Engineering

CISSP certification

Security+ certification

Tools

CRIBL

GitLab

Kubernetes

Splunk

Job description

OVERVIEW

We’re seeking a seasoned Cyber Security Engineer with a passion for innovation, a commitment to security, and a track record of excellence in DoD environments. Join us in enhancing and securing mission-critical networks for our Department of Defense (DoD) client. As a Cyber Security Engineer, you’ll collaborate with in-house experts to design, implement, and maintain cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. This is your opportunity to break free from legacy models and shape the future of secure networks by applying emerging technologies and advanced engineering methods. You’ll take a critical approach to network design, balancing mission needs and security requirements. From performing risk assessments to developing data-centric architecture, your work will directly protect systems and networks in specialized environments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years in Engineering and integrating security controls within data-centric architectures for selective and secure information sharing.
• Implementing theSeven Pillars of Zero Trustprinciples.
• Applying systems and software engineering management processes to DoD acquisition phases.
• Achieving system certification and accreditation in line with RMF standards.
• DevSecOps practices and tools, including CRIBL, GitLab, Kubernetes, and Splunk.
• Security+ certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering or a related field.
• CISSPcertification

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection, vulnerability capabilities, and event correlation.
• Perform risk and vulnerability assessments across network, system, and application areas, leveraging big data analytics and traditional security events to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise.
• Design and configure cyber architectures to meet mission and security requirements.
• Apply cybersecurity engineering methodologies to the solution development lifecycle and integrate innovative technologies.
• Monitor systems for vulnerabilities, respond to security incidents, and ensure ongoing system integrity and safety.
• Research and apply emerging technologies to address cutting-edge security challenges.
• Achieve system certifications, authorizations, and compliance with DoD standards, including IATTs and ATOs.
• Deep understanding of DoD communication, IT systems, and cybersecurity protocols.
• Proficient inRisk Management Framework (RMF)processes and applications.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary Range: $100,000-$145,000annually (based on experience and qualifications)
• Benefits Include:
  • 70% company-paid medical insurance
  • 100% company-paid dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match and profit sharing
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Education assistance program
  • Paid time off (PTO) starting at 15 days accrued annually, increasing with tenure
  • 13 paid holidays annually, including a year-end shutdown
  • And more!