CareerPlan

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Berthoud, ColoradoFull-time$128k–$160k2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer bridging commercial operations and cleared defense program execution for aerospace/defense propulsion systems.

Role type

Senior IC cybersecurity engineer (defense/cleared)

Builds

Secure classified program enclaves, air-gapped networks, and secure testing environments for propulsion and defense systems.

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Cybersecurity

Required skills

DoD security clearance (Secret/TS), CMMC Level 2 compliance, RMF/JSIG lifecycle, STIG/SCAP hardening, vulnerability management, EDR/SIEM administration, air-gapped network security, stakeholder enablement for non-cyber engineers.

Preferred skills

Top Secret/TS/SCI clearance eligibility, IAM/IAT Level II or III certification.

Technologies

Windows/Linux, EDR, SIEM, firewalls, identity platforms, ACAS/Tenable, eMASS, STIGs, SCAP.

Responsibilities

Partner with non-cyber employees to manage CUI and classified data flows; execute RMF and JSIG lifecycle tasks including system hardening and vulnerability remediation; manage technical security controls across enterprise and classified networks; provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff and IT team members.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities.