Product Security Engineer - 175356

ZP Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Product Security Engineer to support a defense-focused platform in Colorado Springs, CO. The role involves cybersecurity engineering, vulnerability management, security testing, and compliance across a complex system, with an on-site work arrangement.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in cybersecurity, active DoD Secret clearance, DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or higher), and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cybersecurity or related field.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification (Security+ or higher).
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, Engineering, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Cyber Engineering teams to implement, validate, and test cybersecurity solutions across the platform environment.
• Coordinate cybersecurity test events, review test plans, execute security testing activities, and brief leadership on findings and risk impacts.
• Manage vulnerability remediation including IAVMs, CTOs, CVEs, vendor patch integration, and DISA STIG implementation.
• Support Agile Scrum teams through the SDLC by identifying requirements and ensuring cyber compliance.
• Perform cyber vulnerability assessments, security configuration activities, audits, and provide actionable recommendations.

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Product Security Engineer to support a company focused on advanced command and control systems, cybersecurity, and national security technology solutions. This position is on-site in Colorado Springs, CO. The Product Security Engineer will support cybersecurity engineering, vulnerability management, security testing, and compliance initiatives across a complex defense platform.

Responsibilities for the Product Security Engineer include:

• Partner with Cyber Engineering teams to implement, validate, and test cybersecurity solutions across the platform environment.
• Coordinate cybersecurity test events, review and validate test plans, execute security testing activities, and brief leadership on findings and risk impacts.
• Manage vulnerability remediation efforts including IAVMs, CTOs, CVEs, vendor patch integration, and DISA STIG implementation and verification.
• Support Agile Scrum teams throughout the software development lifecycle by identifying requirements, participating in sprint activities, and ensuring cyber compliance.
• Perform cyber vulnerability assessments, security configuration activities, audit reviews, and provide actionable recommendations to strengthen system security.

Required Qualifications for the Product Security Engineer include:

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, security engineering, vulnerability management, or a related field.
• Experience with patch management, multi-factor authentication, host-based security solutions, intrusion detection systems, SIEM tools, system scanning, cyber audit tools, and Group Policy (GPO) management.
• Strong knowledge of RMF security controls, NIST standards, DISA STIGs, DoD cybersecurity requirements, Agile Scrum methodologies, SDLC processes, and cybersecurity testing practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance required.
• Current DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification required (Security+ or higher).

Compensation for the Product Security Engineer include:

• Salary Range: $95,000 - $125,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law