Principal Cyber Security Engineer 2026-01646

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and view

Pension and 457B retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Work-life balance options

Meaningful public service

Job summary

The State of Wyoming seeks a Principal Cyber Security Engineer to act as the state's primary technical authority for advanced endpoint defense, Zero Trust Architecture, and enterprise cybersecurity across a hybrid cloud and Windows environment.

You will lead architectural decisions, oversee incident response, and mentor CSOC staff while partnering with the CISO to set security standards and ensure CJIS/NIST compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Technology or related field.
• 4-7 years of progressive work experience may substitute for education.
• Strong background in cybersecurity architecture and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Define overarching cybersecurity architecture and enterprise standards.
• Lead Endpoint & Zero Trust engineering, bridging Google Environments with AD.
• Optimize sensor/log ingestion across Windows and multi-cloud environments.
• Serve as Tier 4 incident responder for complex breaches and forensics.
• Automate security workflows with Python/PowerShell/Bash and APIs.
• Design IaC (Terraform/Ansible) to meet CJIS/NIST 800-53 controls.
• Mentor CSOC Analysts and senior engineers; support threat modeling.

Skills

Zero Trust

CrowdStrike Falcon

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Google Cloud Platform

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Technology

Tools

Active Directory

GCP IAM

Google Workspace Admin SDK

Job description

Description And Functions

The Principal Cyber Security Engineer is the state's primary technical authority for advanced endpoint defense, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), overarching cybersecurity architecture, and the resolution of high-complexity security incidents across a unique hybrid ecosystem. This position functions as a senior technical specialist responsible for engineering the enterprise security stack to protect both a progressive Google cloud environment (Google Workspace, GCP) and a robust Windows enterprise infrastructure.

Open Until Filled

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Architectural Leadership & CISO Advisory: Serves as the state’s lead security architect, defining overarching cybersecurity architecture across all domains, advising the CISO on emerging threats, evaluating enterprise-wide security investments, and setting state-wide technical standards.
• Endpoint & Zero Trust Engineering: Leads engineering for CrowdStrike Falcon and enterprise Zero Trust frameworks, architecting conditional access policies that securely bridge Google Environments with Active Directory.
• Infrastructure Optimization: Optimizes sensor and log ingestion across Windows servers, cloud-native workloads, and multi-cloud (GCP/Azure/AWS) environments to ensure 100% visibility.
• Tier 4 Incident Response: Serves as the final escalation point for the most complex security breaches, performing deep-dive forensics spanning memory analysis on obfuscated Windows malware to anomalous behavioral tracking within Google Workspace audit logs.
• Containment & Remediation: Reconstructs attack timelines, identifies persistence, and leads technical containment for state-level crises.
• Security Automation: Utilizes Python, PowerShell, and Bash to automate complex security workflows and builds custom API bridges utilizing Google Workspace Admin SDK, GCP Security Command Center, and CrowdStrike APIs to orchestrate automated response actions.
• Compliance-as-Code: Designs infrastructure security using IaC (Terraform/Ansible) to ensure all systems meet CJIS, IRS Pub 1075, and NIST 800-53 requirements by default.
• Infrastructure Hardening: Implements hardening baselines tailored for both cloud-native workloads and Windows systems based on emerging threat intelligence.
• Threat Modeling & Mentorship: Performs proactive threat modeling on new enterprise systems before deployment and provides technical mentorship to CSOC Analysts and junior engineers.

Qualifications

Preferences

Preference may be given to candidates with a proven track record of handling high-stakes breaches and managing enterprise-scale security platforms across hybrid Windows/Cloud environments.

Preference may be given to candidates with verifiable project history in custom security tooling and integration.

Knowledge

• Mastery of general cybersecurity architecture, enterprise defense strategies, and unified threat management.
• Expert knowledge of the CrowdStrike Falcon platform, Real Time Response (RTR), sensor deployment, Windows kernel hardening, and Active Directory security.
• Deep expertise in securing Google Environments (Google Workspace, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) IAM, Security Command Center) and bridging cloud environments with Active Directory.
• Expert proficiency in Python and PowerShell for security automation and REST API interaction (especially Google Admin SDK and CrowdStrike APIs).
• Advanced knowledge of memory forensics, malware analysis, and cloud telemetry hunting via the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Working knowledge of applying CJIS, IRS Pub 1075, and NIST 800-53 controls to both cloud and local assets.
• Ability to translate complex technical risks into business terms for executive leadership.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Computer Technology)

Experience

1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology)

OR

Education & Experience Substitution

4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in Computer Technology)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

Physical Working Conditions

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.
• Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

Notes

• FLSA: Nonexempt
• Successful applicants must pass a comprehensive fingerprint-based background check to comply with CJIS and IRS Pub 1075 access requirements.
• Must be available for 24/7 on-call rotation and immediate emergency response during state-level cyber incidents.

Supplemental Information

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Human Resource Contact

Jennifer Erickson / [e-mail] / 307-275-1460

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job — it’s a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees Enjoy

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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