Senior Cybersecurity Systems Software Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 169,500 - 322,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable incentives

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer in Fort Collins, Colorado. This hybrid role involves leading cybersecurity architecture, strategies, and product certifications.

The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in cybersecurity engineering and possess excellent communication and strategic skills. The position offers an annual salary range from USD 169,500 to 322,500, based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, architecture, and software development.
• Strong background in cybersecurity technologies, standards, and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at executive levels.

Responsibilities

• Specify and implement cybersecurity architecture, strategies, and solutions across Block Storage products.
• Drive cybersecurity certification and compliance activities.
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

Software development

Cybersecurity technologies

Analytical capabilities

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

NIST SP 800-53

CISSP Certification

Job description

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge‑to‑cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We value varied backgrounds, provide flexibility for work and personal needs, and embrace bold moves together as a force for good.

Job Description

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to lead organization‑wide cybersecurity architecture, strategies, product certifications, and innovation efforts within the Block Storage portfolio. The role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in cybersecurity engineering, software development, and knowledge of industry standards. The incumbent will drive cybersecurity activities, evaluate emerging technologies, and mentor team members, contributing to HPE’s leadership in cybersecurity excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Specify and implement cybersecurity architecture, strategies, and solutions across Block Storage products.
• Drive cybersecurity certification and compliance activities and act as an expert consultant during audits.
• Evaluate, recommend, and integrate new cybersecurity technologies, innovations, and partnerships aligned with the technology roadmap and business priorities.
• Serve as an internal authority by reviewing and influencing cybersecurity designs and project activities for compliance with standards and best practices.
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members, fostering a culture of cybersecurity innovation and professional growth.
• Provide innovative solutions that enhance defense in depth and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to cybersecurity domain expertise and influence executive decision‑making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, architecture, and software development.
• Strong background in cybersecurity technologies, standards, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to create, develop, and deploy innovative cybersecurity solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence at executive levels.

Knowledge and Skills

• Deep experience in architecting, designing, and implementing cybersecurity solutions and software systems.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Experience evaluating and integrating scalable, multi‑platform cybersecurity solutions.
• Ability to lead technical teams and contribute to internal and external cybersecurity communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in cybersecurity control frameworks and certifications (e.g. NIST SP 800‑53, DISA SRG/STIG, Common Criteria).
• Strong knowledge of PQC, EU CRA, 802.1 and Device Identities, cybersecurity AI, FIPS, TLS/SSH, Cryptography.
• Proven track record of thought leadership, patents, or industry contributions.
• Active cybersecurity certification (e.g. CISSP, CCSP).

Salary

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill level.

United States of America: Annual Salary USD 169,500 - 322,500 in Colorado

183,000 - 348,000 in Massachusetts

161,500 - 370,500 in North Carolina & Texas

Variable incentives may also be offered.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Veterans, Disabled, LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We are a global team committed to an inclusive environment where we innovate and grow together.