Job Description
JOB TITLE: CYBER SECURITY ENGINEER
LOCATION: AURORA, CO
RATE RANGE: 90.00-95.00 PER HOUR
JOB#: 14948139 REQUIRED:
Advanced degree in a STEM discipline and 5+ years of engineering experience
* Experience with Tenable Security Center and Nessus for vulnerability assessments
* Demonstrated experience maintaining and deploying security patches
* Hands-on experience with Linux operating systems and command-line tools
* Working knowledge of NIST RMF, including SP 800-37, 800-53, and 800-171
* Active and transferable Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph (required Day 1)
* U.S. Citizenship (required)
* DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II compliant certification (e.g., Security+ or equivalent)
JOB DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a Sr. Cyber Security Engineer to join our Cyber Security Engineering team in Aurora, CO. This position will support Continuous Monitoring and Authority to Operate (ATO) maintenance for Government-accredited systems.
You'll play a key role in vulnerability and compliance management across mission-critical systems and work directly with various stakeholders to ensure system security and integrity.
Responsibilities to Anticipate * Review and adjudicate findings from Tenable/Nessus vulnerability scans
* Assess system vulnerabilities and verify compliance with applicable STIGs, SRGs, and other security guidelines
* Perform Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) work-off
* Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities
* Assist with Software Assurance evaluations
* Provide cybersecurity engineering expertise during system development
* Deploy and maintain security patches in alignment with vulnerability management and compliance policies
* Administer and secure systems operating on Linux OS platforms
Additional Job Details: Preferred Qualifications * Strong understanding of DoD RMF certification & accreditation processes * Experience using STIG Viewer and performing manual security checks * IAT Level III certification (e.g., CISSP or equivalent) * Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities * While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions. Benefits offered are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and subject to change at TCM's discretion. PDN-a0396388-7896-4d76-a1b2-2d177f9d7e8e
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