Product Security Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Colorado Springs, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a Product Security Engineer to support missile defense and national security programs on-site. The role focuses on cybersecurity engineering, vulnerability management, and security validation for a critical defense platform, with collaboration across Cyber Engineering teams.

Required: active DoD Secret clearance, DoD 8140 IAT II (Security+ or higher), 3+ years in cybersecurity; Bachelor's in a related field preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cybersecurity, information assurance, or security engineering.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Active DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or higher) required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Cyber Engineering to implement and test cybersecurity solutions.
• Coordinate test activities, review plans, and brief leadership on findings.
• Support vulnerability management, including patching and CVE remediation.
• Apply DISA STIGs and RMF security controls for DoD programs.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Vulnerability management

Security testing

DoD compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or Engineering

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Product Security Engineer to support a company focused on missile defense, command and control systems, and national security technology programs. This position is ON-SITE in Colorado Springs, CO. The Product Security Engineer will support cybersecurity engineering, vulnerability management, and security validation efforts for a critical defense platform. Join a mission-driven team helping protect national and allied security through advanced cyber defense and systems protection initiatives.

Responsibilities for the Product Security Engineer include:

• Partner with Cyber Engineering teams to implement, validate, and test cybersecurity solutions across a command and control platform.
• Coordinate cybersecurity test activities with testing organizations, review test plans, execute testing, and brief leadership on findings and recommendations.
• Support vulnerability management activities, including IAVM ticket processing, CTO compliance, CVE remediation, and vendor patch integration.
• Apply, validate, and maintain DISA STIG configurations and security controls in accordance with RMF and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Support Agile development teams by reviewing security requirements, validating test cases, participating in Scrum ceremonies, and providing actionable cybersecurity feedback.

Required Qualifications for the Product Security Engineer include:

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, security engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with vulnerability management, patch management, multi-factor authentication, host-based security, intrusion detection, security event management, system scanning, and defense-in-depth methodologies.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
• Active DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification (Security+ or higher) required.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Compensation for the Product Security Engineer includes:

• Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law